Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their dynamic team in Middlesbrough. This role involves managing purchasing for various construction projects, from refurbishments to new builds, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and communication skills, alongside a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while working in a collaborative environment that values integrity and initiative. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchasing or Buyer role within the construction sector.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders/documentation to suppliers efficiently.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to improve cost base.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Numerical Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Formal Training in Buying or Estimating

Experience in Purchasing or Buyer Role

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis at their office in Middlesbrough.

Responsible for the buying/purchasing on a number of smaller construction projects with a value of £1.0m to £5.0m, as well as new build projects up to a value of £20m.

They are involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and developing them into state-of-the-art apartments, offices, or student accommodation.

Our client also has a number of ‘new-build’ construction schemes in the pipeline.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Efficient preparation and submission of tenders/documentation to suppliers.
• Analyzing drawings, bills of materials, quantities, and other project documentation to estimate costs.
• Raising PO’s for raw materials and component parts.
• Identification and assessment of new vendors.
• Expediting supplier deliveries and negotiating with suppliers to improve lead times.
• Working proactively to resolve supply issues with the overall objective of improving OTIF.
• Negotiating pricing and other terms with suppliers to improve cost base and deliver savings.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data within the system to ensure full traceability.
• Completing supplier reviews—monitoring and reporting on supplier delivery & quality performance.
• Developing an understanding of the operations and technical information across the company in conjunction with various departments.
• Performing any other duties reasonably required by management.
• Pulling together Bill of Payments / Quantities.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to summarize and effectively communicate complex information.
• High competence in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent numerical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Good time management skills to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Aptitude for creative and innovative thinking.
• High integrity, as data confidentiality is paramount.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Additional qualities include:

• Experience in a Purchasing or Buyer role within the construction sector.
• Experience working in a time-critical environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounts packages such as Sage.

Further ideal attributes include:

• Formal training in a buying (or estimating) role in the building sector.
• A good attitude and proactive approach.
• Conscientious and responsible behavior.
• Comfortability working in a team-based environment.