Buyer

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Buyer for their Head Office in Ringwood. The role involves negotiating with suppliers and managing procurement for construction projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement and a solid knowledge of construction materials. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with clear career progression. Applicants from the Armed Forces Community are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying, ideally within the construction sector.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials and supplier networks.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to develop orders for live jobs.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Process orders for goods and services as needed.
• Achieve optimum advantage in orders.
• Value engineering to advise on alternatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Buyer based in our Head Office in Ringwood. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating with suppliers to develop orders for live jobs.
• Maintaining working relationships with key and preferred suppliers.
• Processing of orders for goods and services as dictated by the needs of the company.
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve orders at the optimum advantage to the company’s requirements, where possible achieving best buy downs on tender rates to jobs.
• Value engineering of orders to advise where alternatives provide equal and approved specifications at a commercial or program advantage.

Key requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in procurement or buying — ideally within the construction, civil engineering and building materials sector.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials, supplier networks, and market pricing.
• Time management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness

Desirable

• Experience of procurement systems, and competent in the use of Microsoft applications.
• Good communication skills - confident in handling enquiries and negotiating.

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve his or her full potential and where employees feel respected. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.