Construction Buyer

Uxbridge Employment Agency; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a close-knit, high-performing team as a Construction Buyer in a beautiful office in Harefield. This role offers the chance to manage the procurement process for high-end clients, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. With a strong focus on quality and client service, you'll thrive in an environment that values excellence and professional growth. Enjoy free parking and a supportive leadership team while working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. If you're passionate about construction and procurement, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Parking On-Site

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Buyer or Materials Buyer is essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement process ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Construction Buying

Materials Management

Numeracy

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Construction Sector

Job description

Construction Buyer
GBP36,000 - GBP45,000
Office based in Harefield
Free Parking On-Site

We are delighted to be working once again with one of our most trusted clients, and this time we're helping them find a first-class Construction Buyer to join their brilliant, down-to-earth team.

If you have experience as a Construction Buyer or Materials Buyer within the construction sector, and you're looking for a business that sets the bar for quality and client service, then this could be your ideal next step.

This opportunity offers the chance to work with a high-end client base where excellence is expected and achieved. You ll be responsible for managing the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring all plant and materials are delivered on time and within budget.

This role is fully office-based in Harefield with free parking on site, and the hours are 8am 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase and hire plant and materials to ensure timely site delivery
• Price check and manage purchasing volumes
• Provide quotes and cost information for upcoming works
• Handle all administrative duties relating to procurement
• Maintain up-to-date plant hire lists
• Monitor project budgets and support commercial targets
• Assist in preparing cost plans from drawings
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
• Ensure purchasing stays within set budgets

Person Specification:

• Experience as a Construction Buyer or Materials Buyer within the construction sector is essential
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings
• A proactive learner with a solutions-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team that takes genuine pride in its work. You ll work in a beautiful office setting with excellent leadership and support, alongside professionals who are passionate about delivering quality. Standards are high, but so is the job satisfaction.

Know someone perfect for this? We offer a GBP100 referral voucher if your recommendation is successfully placed and passes probation - see our website for further information.

What You Need to Do Now:

If you're interested in this role, please apply and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Due to the unprecedented level of applications, if we have not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Construction Buyer, Materials Buyer, Estimator, Construction Purchasing, Procurement, Building Supplies