Construction Buyer

FBR Construction Recruitment; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm in Romsey is seeking a Construction Buyer with procurement experience in fit-out and shopfitting. You will manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with business development to capture new projects. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a chance to advance within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying.
• Background in construction is a plus.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers strategically and operationally.
• Negotiate and select material suppliers.
• Collaborate with Business Development for new contracts.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Tendering and negotiation

Contract management

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

One of our long term regionally based fit-out/shopfitting contractors require a Construction Buyer. You will need procurement experience on projects, ideally within a either shopfitting / interiors or main build construction. This is a hybrid working role but mainly office based in their modern air conditioned offices just outside of Whiteley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing and progressive organisation. The procurement will relate to the refurbishment and fit-out of blue chip clients including high end retail shops.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management - both strategic and operational (National)
• Tendering, negotiation and selection of material supplier partnering
• Promote Contract Management and Account Management strategies
• Contribute to the achievement of project cost down and budget targets
• Collaborate with Business Development and sales in pursuit of new contract wins

Requirements / Qualifications

• Procurement, Purchasing or Buying experience within; shopfitting, refurbishment and fit-out sectors an advantage NOT essential
• Construction related background
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment and tight deadlines
• Able to foster collaborative and strong relationships with the supply chains
• Comfortable with hybrid / flexible working

Benefits

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary package and the chance to progress within this established Hampshire based contractor