Construction Buyer: Sourcing, Risk & Supplier Partnerships

YTL UK; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression & professional dev

25 days holiday with progression to 28

Sell up to five days of holiday

Buy up to ten days of holiday

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Electric car lease via salary sac

Cashback & retailer discounts

One paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave & pay

Health & wellbeing platform access

Mental health support from trained phs

£1,000 referral fee

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking a Buyer to collaborate with project teams and suppliers to ensure goods and services are available for AMP8 delivery. You will prioritise requirements, manage delivery information and spot delays early.

You will source, place orders, and develop supplier partnerships while monitoring performance and ensuring on-time availability across sites. A proactive, organised communicator is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer or similar in civil/general construction or mechanical/electrical.
• Must have a driving license for travel between offices, sites and suppliers.
• Work towards CIPS membership or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services to achieve best commercial, quality and delivery outcomes.
• Place orders correctly and call off from established framework agreements.
• Collaborate with partners on sustainable procurement and sourcing.
• Act as conduit between suppliers and internal customers to build strong partnerships.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop reporting opportunities.
• Maintain product availability by liaison with purchasing colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain supplier agreements and relationships.
• Introduce ideas to improve contributions to the organisation's goals.

Skills

Driving license

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Negotiation & influencing

Organised

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Jaggaer

COINS

Job description

YTL UK is seeking a Buyer to collaborate with project teams and suppliers to ensure goods and services are available for AMP8 delivery. You will prioritise requirements, manage delivery information and spot delays early.

You will source, place orders, and develop supplier partnerships while monitoring performance and ensuring on-time availability across sites. A proactive, organised communicator is essential.