Construction Procurement Specialist: Materials & Plant Hire

ARV Solutions Contracts; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARV Solutions Contracts in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support day-to-day procurement for a roofing/construction contractor. The role focuses on sourcing materials, plant hire and waste management services to meet project programmes and delivery timelines.

The successful candidate should have at least two years in construction procurement, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and know-how to manage supplier relationships and negotiate best-value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience within a construction procurement or buying role.
• Experience working within the construction industry.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team with the preparation and placement of orders for materials, waste management and plant hire.
• Source competitive quotations and secure best-value purchasing outcomes.
• Ensure materials and services are supplied in line with project programmes.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships and identify new supply chain opportunities.
• Process supplier invoices, plant hire requirements, and waste management documentation.
• Manage supplier and internal account queries via email and telephone.
• Produce procurement reports, including live hire reporting.
• Liaise effectively with operational, finance and site-based teams to support business requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Buying

Construction

Supply Chain

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Plant Hire

Materials Procurement

Purchasing

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

ARV Solutions Contracts in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support day-to-day procurement for a roofing/construction contractor. The role focuses on sourcing materials, plant hire and waste management services to meet project programmes and delivery timelines.

The successful candidate should have at least two years in construction procurement, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and know-how to manage supplier relationships and negotiate best-value outcomes.