Construction Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

CIPS Qualification Support

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited seeks a Senior Buyer for a high-end refurbishment contractor in South East London. You will place material orders, coordinate logistics, and liaise with suppliers and site teams to keep projects running smoothly and cost-effectively.

This permanent, office-based role offers opportunities for CIPS training and professional development within a company known for quality delivery and a stable workload.

Qualifications

• Experience buying construction materials.
• Construction materials knowledge including costings.

Responsibilities

• Placing material orders for live refurbishment projects.
• Liaising with suppliers and site teams on logistics.
• Office-based in South East London, 40 hours per week (permanent position).

Skills

Materials buying

Supplier liaison

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-effectively.

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: BBBH279175

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