Construction Buyer | Materials, Suppliers & Cost Control

Midas Construction (Northwest) Ltd.; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£37,000 per annum

Variety of construction projects to be

A key role within an established...

Job summary

Midas Construction (Northwest) Ltd. is seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to join our team on a range of live North West projects.

You will manage day-to-day procurement, source materials, plant, equipment and services, and ensure timely delivery to site. The role requires reading drawings and specifications, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with site teams, project managers and estimators to drive value and efficiency while maintaining quality and safety

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer within the construction industry is essential.
• Knowledge of construction materials, products, plant and equipment.
• Able to read construction drawings and specifications, with experience of take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of construction materials, plant, equipment and site services.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure accurate purchasing and prepare take-offs/Bills of Quantities.
• Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier quotations, including prices, lead times and delivery terms.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with project programmes.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve shortages, delays and damaged materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage invoices and payments.
• Support commercial and estimating teams with pricing and tender/post-tender enquiries.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organised

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing systems

Job description

Midas Construction (Northwest) Ltd. is seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to join our team on a range of live North West projects.

You will manage day-to-day procurement, source materials, plant, equipment and services, and ensure timely delivery to site. The role requires reading drawings and specifications, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with site teams, project managers and estimators to drive value and efficiency while maintaining quality and safety