Buyer / Senior Buyer

Fawkes & Reece; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Car allowance or company vehicle

Profit share

Private medical cover

Enhanced family leave

Generous pension contributions

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A national contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Buyer to oversee procurement for various MEP projects. You'll be responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring project supplies meet cost and quality targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction procurement and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include competitive salary (£40,000–£60,000), flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or buying role within construction.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Proactive, organized approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and equipment for projects.
• Source and secure competitive prices through effective negotiation.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Cost analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

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My client is a national contractor delivering complex building services packages across major public and private sector schemes. Off the back of significant project wins—including a £150m+ MOJ scheme—they are looking to appoint a Buyer to strengthen their procurement function. You’ll join an established, supportive team and will be central to coordinating materials purchasing across a variety of live MEP projects.

As a Buyer, you will take responsibility for:

• Managing the procurement of materials and equipment to meet project cost, quality and programme targets.
• Sourcing and securing competitive prices through effective negotiation and market comparison.
• Issuing and managing purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely supply.
• Building strong working relationships with key suppliers and attending site or manufacturer visits when required.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance supply chain performance.
• Monitoring supplier performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with project and commercial teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational needs.

Senior Buyer Requirements:

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or buying role within the construction or building services or related industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence negotiating costs and terms.
• A good understanding of materials management and supply chain processes.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Competent in analysing costs, comparing quotations, and making informed purchasing decisions.
• A proactive, organised approach with an eye for detail.

Other Desirable skills include:

• Relevant qualifications or willingness to acquire them
• Familiarity with M&E / MEP suppliers and product ranges.
• Background in MEP, M&E, FM, Infrastructure or similar sectors

What is on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking contractor with a highly experienced team who invest heavily in their staff. You’ll benefit from strong career development pathways—such as funded CIPS, chartership and leadership training—alongside a competitive salary (£40,000–£60,000 DOE), flexible working, car allowance or company vehicle, profit share, private medical cover, enhanced family leave, generous pension contributions, and 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysp>

To Apply

If you would like more information on the Buyer role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.

Seniority level

• Seniority level: Associate

Employment type

• Employment type: Full-time

Job function

• Job function: Supply Chain and Purchasing
• Industries: Construction and Engineering Services