Construction Buyer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIPS qualification support

Office-based role

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Senior Buyer for a South East London office-based role. You will manage material purchases for high-end refurbishment projects, coordinate logistics, and work closely with suppliers and site teams to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has construction materials purchasing experience and is motivated to develop through CIPS training. Competitive salary £45,000-£55,000 plus development support and a stable pipeline of work.

Qualifications

• Experience buying construction materials.
• Strong organisational and logistics skills.
• Commercial awareness with costings knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Place material orders for refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate logistics and liaise with suppliers and site teams.
• Oversee plant/equipment where required.
• Maintain smooth project workflows and cost control.

Skills

Buyer experience

Education

CIPS qualification (training)

Job description

Senior Buyer £45,000 - £55,000 + CIPS Qualification Support + Specialist High-End Refurb Projects + Stable Pipeline of Work + Long-Term Development

South East London (Commutable from: Lewisham, Catford, Greenwich, Blackheath, Bromley, Deptford, New Cross, Canary Wharf)

Are you a Buyer with experience buying and purchasing Construction Materials? Are you looking to join a high-end contractor where you can deepen your technical capability through CIPS training?

This is a permanent, office-based position with an established refurbishment contractor, offering a long-term role where you can sharpen your buying expertise and be trusted to manage key packages end-to-end. With a strong pipeline of work and a clear focus on developing the right people, you'll have genuine scope to grow your impact within the business.

You’ll join a close-knit, family-run contractor delivering high-end residential refurbishments and associated works, with a loyal, repeat client base and framework agreements supporting steady workflow. They’ve built their reputation on quality delivery and are focused on sustainable, controlled growth, not scaling at the expense of standards.

Based from the office, you'll place orders, coordinate logistics, manage plant/equipment oversight, and liaise with suppliers and site teams to keep projects running smoothly and cost-effort.

This role suits a buyer driven by technical progression and becoming a recognised specialist. Someone who wants structured development through CIPS, more ownership, and the satisfaction of delivering high-quality projects with a respected contractor.

The Role:

• Placing material orders and controlling supply to live refurbishment projects


• Office-based in South East London , liaising with suppliers and site teams on logistics


• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (permanent position)

The Person:

• Construction background with strong materials knowledge (including costings)


• Experience buying construction materials


• Organised and proactive, able to manage purchasing/logistics priorities day-to-day

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates