Construction Purchaser: Plant & Materials (Hybrid)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Life assurance

35 days annual leave incl bank hols

Hybrid working

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team in Greater Manchester. You will be responsible for the procurement of plant, materials and related services to support civil engineering and construction projects.

Working with site teams, estimators and finance, you will ensure cost-effective purchasing, maintain supplier relationships and keep accurate records. Hybrid working available after probation (1 day per week from home).

Qualifications

• Essential Previous purchasing or buying experience within the construction industry.
• Experience procuring plant hire and construction materials.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Procuring plant hire, construction materials and associated services.
• Raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records.
• Comparing supplier quotations and undertaking cost analysis.
• Liaising with site teams regarding plant and material requirements.
• Assisting estimators with material pricing for tenders and bids.
• Checking and authorising supplier invoices against purchase orders.
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Supporting month-end processes alongside the accounts team.
• Maintaining supplier and subcontractor databases, including insurance records.
• Monitoring stock levels and updating internal databases.
• Supporting supplier reviews and procurement agreements.
• General procurement and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Purchasing experience in construction

Procurement of plant/materials

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team in Greater Manchester. You will be responsible for the procurement of plant, materials and related services to support civil engineering and construction projects.

Working with site teams, estimators and finance, you will ensure cost-effective purchasing, maintain supplier relationships and keep accurate records. Hybrid working available after probation (1 day per week from home).