Construction Buyer

CC Head Office - Construction; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate company based in London is looking for a Construction Buyer/Procurement Specialist to join their Buying team. This proactive role involves managing the full procurement cycle, ensuring timely deliveries for large-scale projects throughout London. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in construction procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with procurement software. The company offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction procurement in main contractor or sub-contractor roles.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and procurement cycles.
• Ability to negotiate competitively and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement from budget stage through to completion for multiple projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and service.
• Raise and manage purchase orders using procurement software.

Skills

Construction procurement experience

Tendering process knowledge

Familiarity with Yardi software

Commercial awareness

Understanding of modern construction methods

Communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: Construction Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Criterion Capital are seeking a proactive Construction Buyer to join our dynamic Buying team. In this role, you’ll manage the full procurement cycle—from RFIs and RFPs to tendering, purchase order management, and invoice reconciliation. You’ll play a key part in ensuring materials are delivered on time and in full for large-scale projects across London.

As part of our supply chain strategy, you’ll identify risks and opportunities, recommend improvements to the Head of Procurement, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to keep projects moving efficiently. Criterion Capital is a privately-held real estate company based in London that owns, develops and manages a portfolio of prime commercial, residential and hotel properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement from budget stage through to completion for multiple projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and excellent service.
• Raise and manage purchase orders using Yardi (or similar systems).
• Coordinate deliveries with site logistics teams to ensure timely, complete arrivals.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in construction procurement (main contractor or sub-contractor).
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Familiarity with Yardi or similar procurement software.
• Commercial awareness and cost-saving track record.
• Understanding of modern construction methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation: Competitive salary