Buyer

Streamline Search Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

birthday off

profit share scheme

salary sacrifice pension

death in service

cycle to work scheme

company events

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement of materials and services across projects in the UK. You will source suppliers, obtain quotes and ensure value for money while coordinating with site teams to guarantee timely deliveries.

The role requires strong commercial sense, analytical skills and meticulous record-keeping. Salary between GBP38,000 and GBP40,000 with benefits, including a pension, life cover, and additional staff schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in construction or building services.
• Experience procuring materials and services within project-led environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to obtain, compare and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Proficient in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods, materials and services to meet operational and project requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtaining competitive quotations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities with the pre-construction team.
• Issue enquiry packages and evaluate quotations to meet commercial and technical requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams and ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor and expedite orders and maintain procurement records.
• Assess supplier performance and drive improvements for quality, cost and delivery.
• Maintain accurate cost comparisons and procurement records using Excel.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Support invoice checking and resolve procurement queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to procedures, QEMS and health and safety standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Excel

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Buyer

Salary: GBP38,000 - GBP40,000 depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off, profit share scheme, salary sacrifice pension, death in service, cycle to work scheme & company events

Our client is a well-established building services company delivering mechanical and facilities solutions across a range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to support the procurement process across the business, ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered in line with project requirements.

Buyer - Position Overview

• Manage the procurement of goods, materials and services to meet operational and project requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtaining competitive quotations and ensuring value for money.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Work closely with the pre-construction team to support tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities.
• Issue enquiry packages and evaluate quotations to ensure commercial and technical requirements are met.
• Liaise with site teams to coordinate and programme deliveries, ensuring materials are available when required.
• Monitor and expedite orders, maintaining accurate procurement and order records.
• Assess supplier performance and support improvements where required to ensure quality, cost and delivery expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate cost comparisons, order information and procurement records using Excel.
• Monitor market conditions and changes in supply and demand that may impact the availability or cost of materials.
• Support invoice checking and resolve any procurement-related queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company procedures, QEMS and health and safety standards.

Buyer - Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction or building services industry.
• Experience procuring materials, goods and services within a project-led environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with good analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to obtain, compare and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities while working to tight deadlines.
• Proactive, practical and commercially minded approach with good problem-solving skills.