Construction Buyer: Path to Senior Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement association is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Administrator in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will support procurement processes, maintain supplier relationships, and handle purchasing administration. Ideal candidates should have experience in construction purchasing and strong negotiation and communication skills. There are growth opportunities to advance to a Senior Buyer role.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity for development into a Senior Buyer

Supportive team culture

Exposure to high-profile and varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/purchasing administration within the construction sector.
• Knowledge of construction materials would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement of materials and subcontractor services for projects.
• Raise purchase orders, issue enquiries, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor delivery schedules.
• Maintain supplier relationships - evaluate performance, check compliance, resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading procurement association is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Administrator in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will support procurement processes, maintain supplier relationships, and handle purchasing administration. Ideal candidates should have experience in construction purchasing and strong negotiation and communication skills. There are growth opportunities to advance to a Senior Buyer role.