Lead Buyer

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Lead Buyer to oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of materials for various building projects. The role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, along with experience in construction procurement. Benefits include a car allowance, private healthcare, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Excellent company pension

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within construction.
• Self-motivated, proactive and professional.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate competitive prices for materials and services.
• Place and manage purchase orders to meet project timelines.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement Systems

Job description

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Lead Buyer – Construction

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Buyer to join a well-established construction business, taking ownership of the procurement process and ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials to support a range of building projects.

What You’ll Do

• Source and negotiate competitive prices for materials and services
• Place and manage purchase orders to meet project timelines
• Collaborate with site teams, Quantity Surveyors and suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues
• Review invoices and follow up on any discrepancies or credits
• Support tender processes by issuing enquiries and analysing quotes
• Manage procurement admin including PPE, mobile contracts and supplies
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and ensure environmental standards are met
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role within construction
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with good attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and procurement systems
• Self-motivated, proactive and professional
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Excellent company pension
• Supportive working environment with long-term career potential
  
  

Ready for your next challenge in procurement? We’d love to hear from you.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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