Buyer | Part time

Search Consultancy LTD; Dundee; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic Civil company in Dundee is seeking a skilled Buyer for a part-time role. This position requires strong experience in construction procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers. The role offers an office-based work environment with 30+ days of annual leave and other perks. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits

30+ days of annual leave

Loyalty reward - extra leave for long service

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement within the construction/civil industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent understanding of project budgeting and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials and subcontracted services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and onboard new vendors to expand the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Collaborate with project teams to align procurement with operational needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Project budgeting knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Buyer | Part Time

Location: Dundee

Salary: up to 45K DOE

We're working with a dynamic and forward-thinking Civil company to find a skilled Buyer to join their Dundee-based team, based fully in the office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in construction procurement who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Why Join?

• 30+ days of annual leave
• Loyalty reward - extra leave for long service
• Free on-site parking

Your Role:

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services for active construction projects. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain high standards of quality, cost control, and delivery timelines.

Key Duties:

• Source and procure construction materials and subcontracted services
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Identify and onboard new vendors to expand the supply chain
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records
• Collaborate with project teams to align procurement with operational needs

What You'll Bring:

• Solid experience in procurement within the construction/ civil industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent understanding of project budgeting and scheduling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.