Construction Buying/Procurement Administrator

Talent Acquisition Bureau Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Procurement Specialist to join their purchasing team in Laindon, Essex. The role involves analyzing quotes, placing orders, and ensuring material sourcing efficiency. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in procurement and possess strong analytical skills within an office-based environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a procurement/buying environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing supplier quotes and producing cost comparison spreadsheets.
• Processing and placing orders, updating the company's procurement system.
• Chasing deliveries and managing supplier communication.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client works predominantly within the construction industry, supplying housing projects around the UK & Europe. They are based in Laindon, Essex, and have a great feel-good work ethic within their modern offices. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in the construction industry or a similar sector, and experience in procurement/buying.

You will need a keen eye for detail and a passion for procurement/buying. The successful candidate will work alongside the purchasing team to ensure smooth operations and efficient material sourcing.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing supplier quotes and producing cost comparison spreadsheets
• Processing and placing orders, updating the company's procurement system
• Assisting with H & S documentation, including COSHH reports
• Checking invoices against purchase orders for accuracy
• Chasing deliveries and managing supplier communication
• Handling site requests for additional or replacement materials
• Preparing material order files for site managers

We seek a candidate with at least five years of experience in a procurement/buying environment, strong numerical and analytical skills, highly organized, and with excellent attention to detail.

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The role is office-based; sorry, no remote working.

Talent Acquisition Bureau is a recruitment provider working on behalf of its client.