Construction Buyer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Construction Buyer for a specialist joinery and shopfitting business in Huntingdon. The role involves procuring high-end materials for interior fit-out projects and managing supplier contracts. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction procurement and strong ICT skills. The position offers a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 and opportunities for career development in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working options

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction procurement or with builders' merchants.
• Good knowledge of internal fit-out materials desirable.
• Strong ICT skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procure joinery and internal construction materials for projects.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts for standard and bespoke materials.
• Collaborate with design and project management teams.

Skills

Construction procurement

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Buyer to join a specialist joinery & shopfitting business in Huntingdon, supplying high-end interior fit-outs across the UK. As a company, they pride themselves on bespoke restaurant, retail, office, residential and hospitality projects, delivering full interior finishes including joinery, dry-lining, metalwork, signage, lighting, ceiling details, tiling, catering equipment and full M&E.

If you are passionate about construction procurement and want a role where you\'ll be involved in all stages, from design costing through to delivery, you\'ll fit well here. There\'s clear scope for progression: you\'ll grow your supplier base, improve cost savings, drive efficiencies in material selection, and develop your career over time within a business that values quality, programme delivery, and client satisfaction.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 28 days\' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview

Responsibilities

• Procure joinery and internal construction materials (finishes, fittings, fixed furniture, etc.) for high-end interior fit-out projects across the UK
• Source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts for both standard and bespoke materials to ensure quality, cost efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with design, project management, site and installation teams to ensure materials meet specification, are costed correctly, and delivered to programme
• Forecast material requirements, monitor stock, manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supply chain issues proactively
• Maintain and improve spend tracking, cost analysis, and procurement reporting using Excel and procurement systems
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, budget, and programme constraints
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including benchmarking, vetting new suppliers, negotiating terms & payment schedules

Requirements

• Prior experience in construction procurement or working for a builders\' merchant, ideally having handled internal construction materials / joinery / finishes
• Good working knowledge of internal fit-out materials (joinery, fittings, finishes, ceiling & lighting, dry lining etc.) desirable
• Strong ICT skills: Excel (spreadsheets, cost tracking), email communication, purchase order systems, and general IT literacy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability, both with suppliers and internal teams; professional telephone manner
• Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, manage multiple project/material requirements simultaneously
• Able to commute to Huntingdon; hybrid working arrangement offered

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