Construction Buyer

Vickerstock; Dungannon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Buyer for a full-time permanent role. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and procuring materials across GB and Ireland, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. The role includes evaluating quotations, approving invoices, and supporting the Commercial department. Benefits include hybrid working, life assurance, and 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working after probation

Life assurance

Private health insurance

30 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in construction or related industries.
• Experience reading technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and plant.
• Evaluate and compare quotations against project budgets.
• Approve supplier invoices for payment processing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a constructionbusiness on the appointment of a Buyer. This is a full-time permanent position with an ambitious business with close to 50 year's experience.

As the Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and plant throughout across GB and Ireland. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager you will work with other buyers who operate across three divisions.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working after a successful probationary period
• Life assurance and private health insurance
• 30 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
  
  

In your new role:

• Oversee and approve the procurement process to ensure subcontractors, materials, and plant are sourced with a focus on timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Collect and assess all relevant information to prepare detailed enquiry packages aligned with project timelines.
• Evaluate and compare quotations against project budgets, and place orders based on the most advantageous offers.
• Approve supplier invoices for payment processing.
• Continuously expand market knowledge by identifying new suppliers, subcontractors, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Provide support to the Commercial department with tender and post-tender enquiries as needed.
• Assist site teams during construction by supplying material take-offs and relevant supplier information.
• Comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.

What you will need to succeed:

• 3 years' in construction or related industries
• Experience reading technical drawings and specs
• Confident negotiator and communicator
  
  

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin today!