Buyer - Construction (C95184A)

Referment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment in East London is seeking a Buyer to join its Procurement team, supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. This hands-on role ensures materials, goods and services are sourced on time and within budget.

You will work with project, bid and operational teams, manage requisitions and orders, and build strong supplier relationships. A background in construction procurement and CIPS progression is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, procurement or purchasing.
• Senior procurement experience preferred.
• Experience in construction/engineering/infrastructure is a plus.
• CIPS qualification or progression towards one is preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Source goods, services and materials against project requirements.
• Manage orders from requisition to delivery.
• Support project delivery with project and bid teams.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Promote procurement best practice across the business.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Sourcing and PO management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Referment is working with a leading UK construction and infrastructure specialist to hire a Buyer to join their Procurement team in East London.

This is a hands-on procurement role supporting the delivery of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

You’ll work closely with project, bid and operational teams to ensure they have the materials, goods and services they need, when they need them, while helping to manage costs, supplier relationships and project delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Raising and managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Sourcing goods, services and materials against project requirements
• Managing orders from requisition through to delivery
• Working closely with project and bid teams to support project delivery
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying alternative suppliers and solutions to minimise delays and project risk
• Supporting the development of the wider supply chain
• Monitoring procurement and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Promoting procurement best practice across the business

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience within buying, procurement or purchasing is highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates with senior-level procurement experience, although we are also interested in people with strong transferable skills who want to develop their career in procurement.

Experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure is a significant advantage for this position.

You’ll need to be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are important, as is the ability to work effectively with both suppliers and internal project teams.

A CIPS qualification or progress towards one is preferred and would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer looking to move into major projects, or those looking for a role with genuine scope to develop.

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