Construction Buyer: Materials & Supplier Negotiation

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

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.