Buyer

Rogers McHugh; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its procurement team in the UK. You will work with experienced buyers to raise POs, obtain supplier quotations and procure both site and workshop materials for fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The role involves coordinating deliveries, building strong supplier relationships, and supporting cost control across projects. Prior experience in buying and a proactive, organised approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying/procurement role.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with relationship-building skills.
• Construction industry experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of fit-out or refurb projects helpful.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations for best value.
• Assist with supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times and availability.
• Procure site and workshop materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Coordinate deliveries to align with project and workshop programmes.
• Build and maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Work with commercial, project, workshop and site teams to understand procurement needs.
• Review drawings and specs to support procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records and purchasing documentation.
• Support cost control and identify value opportunities across the supply chain.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Strong communicator

Relationship building

Construction experience

Job description

A specialist fit out and refurb contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join its established procurement team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll work alongside an experienced Senior Buyer and Buyer.

The business specialises in delivering fit out and refurb projects within the leisure and hospitality sector, working on hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across the UK. They also operate an established in-house joinery workshop, meaning you'll be procuring both site and workshop materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to achieve the best value for projects
• Assist with supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times and availability
• Procure site and workshop materials, plant and subcontractor packages
• Coordinate deliveries to ensure materials arrive in line with project and workshop programmes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Work closely with the commercial, project, workshop and site teams to understand procurement requirements
• Review drawings and specifications to support material procurement
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate procurement records and purchasing documentation
• Support cost control and identify opportunities to improve value across the supply chain

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within a buying, procurement or purchasing role
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Experience within the construction industry would be advantageous
• Knowledge of fit out and refurb projects would be beneficial
• Keen to develop a career within construction procurement

Location: Oldham | Salary: £35000 - £40000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/07/2026