Construction Buyer

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Buyer to manage procurement for multiple construction projects in Teesside. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, excel in communication and negotiation, and have a solid understanding of construction materials. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000, along with benefits like holiday and pension support.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension

Professional development and CIPS support

Career progression within a growing procurement team

Exposure to a wide range of construction projects

Additional benefits after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction buying role.
• Willing to travel to sites and suppliers; driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction materials and subcontractor services.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate rates, discounts, and terms.
• Forecast material needs and plan deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Review specs with engineers and propose alternatives.
• Raise POs and maintain procurement data.
• Resolve invoice queries and monitor market trends.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of construction materials

IT competence (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Qualifications in procurement, supply chain or construction

Job description

Construction Buyer – Teesside

£35,000 - £45,000 + benefits

Lemon Dr Recruitment is partnering with a leading multi-disciplined construction contractor in Teesside to recruit a Construction Buyer. This role supports a growing procurement team and plays a key part in managing suppliers, securing competitive prices, and ensuring smooth project delivery.

The Role

You’ll work closely with Buyers, QSs, Estimators and site teams, handling purchasing activity across multiple live construction and civil engineering projects. This is a fast-paced, office-based role (7 : 30am–5pm) within a friendly, professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction materials and subcontractor services.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain pricing, quality and reliability.
• Negotiate rates, discounts and terms to support budgets and programmes.
• Forecast material needs and plan deliveries with site and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, H&S and environmental standards.
• Review specs with engineers and propose cost-efficient alternatives.
• Raise POs, maintain accurate procurement data and improve internal processes.
• Resolve invoice queries and monitor market trends to support buying decisions.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £35,000–£45,000 (DOE)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension
• Professional development and CIPS support
• Career progression within a growing procurement team
• Exposure to a wide range of construction projects
• Additional benefits after probation

Who This Suits

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction buying role
• Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of construction materials
• IT-competent (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Willing to travel to sites and suppliers (driving licence preferred)
• Qualifications in procurement, supply chain or construction desirable; CIPS advantageous

Apply

For more information, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. All enquiries are handled in the strictest confidence