Construction Buyer

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction specialist is seeking a Buyer for its Belfast team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring the efficient sourcing of materials. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in purchasing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company pipeline.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within construction and engineering.
• Ability to build lasting supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and approve suppliers as per company policy.
• Manage purchase orders for goods and services.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers.
• Expedite outstanding orders and flag potential shortfalls.
• Analyse purchasing data to highlight cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and KPIs.
• Attend internal progress meetings for cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure accurate recording of purchase order values and variations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading specialist sub-contractor within the construction sector who are looking to bring on a new Buyer to their team. This is an excellent chance for an experienced or junior Construction Buyer to join a business with a huge pipeline of work ahead. This is suitable for a Buyer from the wider construction sector or manufacturing/engineering.

The Role

As the Buyer, you will report to the Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of the supplier base, ensuring that materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with the numerous projects being worked on.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, select, and approve suppliers in accordance with company policy, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for goods and services, ensuring adherence to budgetary controls and operational requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all suppliers and subcontractors, fostering open communication and strong working relationships.
• Expedite outstanding orders and liaise daily with the Operations Team to flag potential shortfalls or supply disruptions that may impact production or delivery schedules.
• Analyse purchasing data to identify trends, highlight cost‑saving opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, including KPIs and service level agreements, ensuring a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Attend weekly internal progress meetings, collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure alignment between procurement, operations, and commercial teams.
• Ensure purchase order values and variations are accurately recorded, communicating any changes to the commercial team in a timely manner.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within construction and engineering.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting supplier relationship.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Michael Irwin, our supply chain & procurement specialist at Vickerstock. Apply today!