Construction Buyer - Build Value via Supplier Partnerships

MCR Property Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Dress-down Fridays

Eye test voucher

Annual leave increments

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking a Construction Buyer in Manchester to manage procurement for development projects, including pricing materials and plant at tender stage and supplying cost information to the project team.

The role requires strong numerical ability, negotiation skills, and experience in construction procurement. You will build supplier relationships, manage purchase orders and invoices, and help identify cost-saving opportunities across direct and indirect procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction procurement.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Price materials and plant at tender stage for new projects.
• Source and manage reliable suppliers; build a robust vendor database.
• Place material purchase orders and manage related invoices with accounting.
• Support procurement queries and packages to identify cost savings.
• Contribute to process improvements in procurement systems and methods.
• Perform other duties as required by line manager.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Time management

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

MCR Property Group is seeking a Construction Buyer in Manchester to manage procurement for development projects, including pricing materials and plant at tender stage and supplying cost information to the project team.

The role requires strong numerical ability, negotiation skills, and experience in construction procurement. You will build supplier relationships, manage purchase orders and invoices, and help identify cost-saving opportunities across direct and indirect procurement.