Construction Procurement Specialist (Groundworks & Civil)

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Recruitment Ltd are supporting a well-established construction business in Brentwood by recruiting an experienced Buyer. You will manage procurement of materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages, build strong supplier relationships and drive cost-saving opportunities across multiple projects. This role requires robust negotiation, good time management and the ability to coordinate with QS and PMs to meet programme deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer in construction.
• Experience procuring construction materials, plant and/or subcontract packages.
• Knowledge of groundworks, civils, RC frame or general construction procurement.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent supplier and subcontractor relationship management.
• Good understanding of construction programmes and procurement lead times.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple packages and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement documents.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers.
• Support project teams with procurement strategy and commercial decisions.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.
• Ensure materials are available in line with project programmes.
• Maintain an effective and competitive supply chain.
• Assist with development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Construction procurement

Organisational skills

Communication

Deadline management

Cost-saving

Proactive approach

Job description

OCS Recruitment Ltd are supporting a well-established construction business in Brentwood by recruiting an experienced Buyer. You will manage procurement of materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages, build strong supplier relationships and drive cost-saving opportunities across multiple projects. This role requires robust negotiation, good time management and the ability to coordinate with QS and PMs to meet programme deadlines.