Construction Materials Buyer – Path to Procurement Growth

MPL Site Service (Heathrow) Limited; Loughton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MPL Site Service (Heathrow) Limited is seeking an Assistant Materials Buyer to be based at the company head office in Loughton, Essex. You will assist with sourcing bricks, blocks, mortar, insulation accessories and other construction materials to meet project needs.

You will liaise with suppliers, compare quotations, raise purchase orders and maintain records, ensuring the right price, quality and timely delivery. This role offers development within the construction materials industry.

Qualifications

• Essential: Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Essential: Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Essential: Confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Essential: Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Essential: Good negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Essential: Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Desirable: Previous purchasing, procurement or materials experience.
• Desirable: Experience within construction, brickwork or building materials sector.
• Desirable: Knowledge of bricks, blocks and other construction materials.
• Desirable: Experience using purchasing, stock control or ERP systems.
• Desirable: Understanding of supplier lead times, delivery requirements and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day purchasing of bricks, blocks and associated building materials.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to achieve competitive pricing and availability.
• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding prices, lead times, availability and delivery dates.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made as required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update internal systems.
• Assist with maintaining supplier price lists and product information.
• Support the Buyer with price negotiations and supplier reviews.
• Work closely with the sales, estimating, warehouse and transport teams to coordinate material requirements.
• Identify potential shortages, delays or supply issues and communicate these promptly.
• Check supplier invoices and delivery notes against purchase orders.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies relating to quantities, pricing or deliveries.
• Develop good working relationships with existing suppliers and help identify alternative sources where required.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment planning.
• Keep up to date with product availability, market conditions and supplier changes.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and agreed authorisation levels.
• Provide general administrative and purchasing support to the buying team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MPL Site Service (Heathrow) Limited is seeking an Assistant Materials Buyer to be based at the company head office in Loughton, Essex. You will assist with sourcing bricks, blocks, mortar, insulation accessories and other construction materials to meet project needs.

You will liaise with suppliers, compare quotations, raise purchase orders and maintain records, ensuring the right price, quality and timely delivery. This role offers development within the construction materials industry.