Construction Buyer

MCR Property; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Manchester is seeking a candidate for a procurement role focused on material and vendor management. This office-based position requires strong negotiation and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail and be able to work under pressure. In addition to competitive salary up to £55,000, benefits include holiday leave and perks like a birthday off.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Your Birthday off

Dress down on a Friday

Free eye test voucher

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Construction and Facilities experience would be preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Price up all materials and plant for projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best deals.
• Assist other departments with cost-saving queries.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. We are entering an exhilarating phase of growth and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate. Join us in these promising times and be part of a team committed to growth and success.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

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Price up all materials and plant at the tendering stage for projects and supply prices

Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers and create, and maintain a database of preferred suppliers, ensuring good relationships are maintained with the 'key' vendors.

Liaise with the Accounting function and place material purchase orders/invoices

Assist other departments with queries and packages to seek potential cost savings.

Involved in both direct and indirect procurement. Provide suggestions on further enhancing efficiencies.

Perform any reasonable duties as requested by your manager.

Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.

Negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best deals, payment terms and rebates.

Analytical and numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem‑solving abilities.

Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve/set targets.

Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.

Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Construction and Facilities experience would be preferred.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 with every completed year to a maximum 25 days
• Your Birthday off
• Dress down on a Friday
• Free eye test voucher
• Salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience

Please note we do not offer hybrid/remote working options, this role is office based/on site depending on your role.