Buyer

MTRP Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Regional Building Contractor is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement processes across various construction projects in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a good understanding of material pricing. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including a car allowance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experienced Buyer with a background in construction procurement.
• Good understanding of material and plant pricing.
• IT literate and capable of interpreting and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Researching and contacting new suppliers to initiate business relationships.
• Negotiating new contracts, including rebates.
• Overseeing the ordering of materials and plant.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Job description

The Company:

We are working with a growing Regional Building Contractor who has successfully delivered new build & refurbishment projects for a varied client base mainly in and around Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

They typically undertake industrial, commercial, care, and residential projects (apartments and housing) valued up to GBP 15 million.

Projects are secured through key public sector Frameworks and via private clients, often through negotiation.

The Role:

You will generally be based in the office but will need to visit sites, suppliers, etc., across the region. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Researching and contacting new suppliers to initiate business relationships and partnerships
2. Negotiating new contracts, including rebates
3. Overseeing the ordering of materials and plant
4. Managing risks
5. Implementing spending controls where necessary
6. Collaborating with other departments to establish and follow robust processes and procedures that support the construction business

You:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Buyer with a background in construction procurement.

You should have a good understanding of material and plant pricing and ideally possess a network of contacts for benchmarking.

The company currently has a strong supply chain and is open to onboarding new suppliers.

You must be IT literate and capable of interpreting and analyzing data.

A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Rewards:

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a car allowance.

You will join a successful, growing, and financially stable contractor that provides a challenging yet supportive work environment.

The company maintains excellent relationships with its supply chain (who are paid on time!) and clients.