Construction Buyer for Groundworks & Civil Projects

OCS Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term career progression

Exposure to a wide range of projects

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

OCS Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing contractor operating across London, the Home Counties and the South East.

You will procure materials, plant and services, manage supplier relationships and ensure value across multiple projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will raise and manage purchase orders, analyse quotations and monitor delivery schedules, contributing to cost control and procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• > Previous experience as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer or Procurement Coordinator within the construction industry.
• > Experience in Groundworks, RC Frame, Civil Engineering or specialist subcontracting environments is advantageous.
• > Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• > Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail.
• > Ability to manage multiple suppliers and project demands simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• > Procuring materials, plant and services across multiple projects
• > Managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms
• > Obtaining and analysing quotations
• > Raising and managing purchase orders
• > Monitoring supplier performance, costs and delivery schedules
• > Working with commercial and operational teams to support project requirements
• > Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supply chain efficiencies
• > Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting
• > Assisting with the development of the company's approved supplier network

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

OCS Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing contractor operating across London, the Home Counties and the South East.

You will procure materials, plant and services, manage supplier relationships and ensure value across multiple projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will raise and manage purchase orders, analyse quotations and monitor delivery schedules, contributing to cost control and procurement efficiency.