Buyer

Knights Construction Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday & bank holidays per ye

Private Medical Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Challenging projects

Supportive and inclusive work环境

Pension auto enrolment

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Knights Construction Group is seeking a commercially focused Buyer to support procurement for industrial, commercial and agricultural construction projects. The role requires hands-on sourcing of cladding, building envelope systems and related materials to meet project programmes and budgets.

You will work with Design, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Project Management teams to improve purchasing efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships and identify value-engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within construction industry.
• Experience producing detailed material take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial or agricultural cladding and building envelope systems.
• Confident supplier negotiation skills and understanding of purchasing, cost control and delivery requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material take-offs using construction drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Source, quantify and procure roof and wall cladding systems, composite panels, single‑skin sheeting, flashings and fabrications, rainwater goods, fixings, sealants and associated materials.
• Plan purchasing and coordinate deliveries to meet project programmes, specifications and budgets.
• Monitor material costs and usage, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve value.

Skills

Procurement experience

Material take-offs

Cladding systems knowledge

Supplier negotiation

Organisation & communication

Problem solving

IT skills (MS Office)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knights Construction Group is looking for a commercially focused Buyer to support the delivery of industrial, commercial and agricultural construction projects.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong knowledge of cladding and building envelope systems. You will prepare accurate material take-offs, source and procure materials and services, coordinate plant hire, negotiate with suppliers and ensure purchasing activity supports project programmes and budgets.

Working closely with our Design, Pre‑Construction, Commercial and Project Management teams, you will help improve purchasing efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships and identify opportunities for value engineering and product development.

Duties & Responsibilities

Material Take-Offs & Procurement

• Prepare accurate material take-offs using construction drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Source, quantify and procure roof and wall cladding systems, composite panels, single‑skin sheeting, flashings and fabrications, rainwater goods, fixings, sealants and associated materials.
• Plan purchasing and coordinate deliveries to meet project programmes, specifications and budgets.
• Monitor material costs and usage, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve value

Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Source and assess new suppliers and products to improve quality, availability, service and value.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate competitive prices and agree delivery terms and supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve availability, quality or delivery issues.

Plant & Equipment Hire

• Coordinate plant and equipment hire requirements across multiple projects, including MEWPs, telehandlers, access equipment and other site plant and machinery.
• Obtain competitive hire quotations and arrange equipment delivery and collection in line with site requirements.
• Monitor hire periods and costs, identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary charges.
• Maintain effective relationships with plant and equipment hire providers.

Design Development & Value Engineering

• Work closely with the Design and Pre‑Construction teams to support project planning and the selection of suitable materials and systems.
• Research alternative products, materials and construction methods that could improve quality, efficiency or cost‑effectiveness.
• Contribute practical procurement and supplier knowledge to ongoing product and design improvements.

Commercial & Project Support

• Support procurement budgets, cost monitoring and reporting, highlighting potential overspends and savings.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier lead times and material price changes, communicating risks to relevant teams.
• Identify supply chain risks early and work with colleagues and suppliers to minimise their impact on delivery.
• Liaise with Senior Management and project teams to ensure procurement activity supports project deadlines and commercial objectives.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential –

• Proven procurement experience within the construction industry.
• Experience producing detailed material take-offs and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial or agricultural cladding and building envelope systems.
• Confident supplier negotiation skills and a strong understanding of purchasing, cost control and delivery requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Desirable –

• Experience coordinating plant and equipment hire across construction projects desirable
• Knowledge of steel‑frame construction and industrial or agricultural building projects desirable.
• A relevant procurement qualification or additional specialist industry training desirable.

Job Title: Buyer

Employment Type: Permanent – Full time

Location: Wrexham Head Office

Salary: £35,000.00 – £40,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Additional Benefits:

• 21 days holiday & bank holidays per year (Eventually up to 25 days per year – Accrue an additional day’s holiday per year after 2 years’ service)
• Private Medical Insurance (After 2 years’ service)
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Pension auto enrolment
• Employee Referral Scheme

This job description gives an indication of what will be required of the role and is subject to change. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager.