Buyer - Construction

Henley Chase; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday benefit

Leave purchase scheme

Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Death in service

Profit share

Cycle to work

Technical training

Career development

Additional role-based benefits

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its growing construction procurement team. The role involves sourcing materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services, negotiating prices, and managing purchase orders to deliver best value and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and operations to plan procurement, review quotations, and drive cost savings across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Experience within the construction or building services sector.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proven experience negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Ability to analyse quotations and identify best-value options.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, equipment, plant and subcontract services.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive pricing.
• Obtain, review and compare quotations.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Monitor lead times and ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and operational teams.
• Assist with procurement planning and project budgets.
• Identify potential cost savings and commercial opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any procurement issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activity follows agreed processes and procedures.
• Assist with the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Manage multiple procurement requirements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join an established and growing organisation within the construction and building services sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the procurement of materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services, ensuring the business achieves the best possible cost, quality and delivery across its projects.

You will work closely with project, commercial and operational teams to ensure procurement requirements are identified, managed and delivered within agreed timescales and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, equipment, plant and subcontract services.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive pricing.
• Obtain, review and compare quotations.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Monitor lead times and ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and operational teams.
• Assist with procurement planning and project budgets.
• Identify potential cost savings and commercial opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any procurement issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activity follows agreed processes and procedures.
• Assist with the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Manage multiple procurement requirements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About You

We are looking for an organised, commercially minded and proactive individual with experience working within construction procurement, buying or quantity surveying.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Buyer, Procurement, Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Experience within the construction or building services sector.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proven experience negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Ability to analyse quotations and identify best-value options.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and procurement/commercial systems.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional birthday benefit
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded technical, managerial and safety training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Additional benefits depending on experience and role

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a growing organisation and play a key role within the procurement function.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activity, build strong supplier relationships and contribute directly to the cost control and successful delivery of projects