Procurement Buyer

Fawkes and Reece; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Procurement Buyer to manage the subcontract supply chain effectively. The candidate will work closely with various departments to maintain supplier relationships and ensure project success. Responsibilities include evaluating subcontractors, resolving supply chain issues, and analyzing cost-saving opportunities. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing subcontract supply chains in the construction industry.
• Ability to influence and manage relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor evaluation based on quality, cost, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end subcontract supply chain.
• Build and maintain relationships with sub-contractors.
• Evaluate and select sub-contractors based on various criteria.
• Resolve any issues related to the subcontract supply chain.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Project lifecycle understanding

Cost-analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Reference: Proc_1765901685
Posted: December 16, 2025

Reporting into the Head of Procurement the procurement buyer role is an integral and key role, working closely with estimating, commercial, and project delivery teams to maintain strong supplier relationships and drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be experienced ideally holding relationships with subcontractors and manufacturers across key construction trades with excellent product range knowledge with the ability to influence and manage externally and internally for the betterment of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end subcontract supply chain, from pre-tender stage to formal SC appraisal, tendering of works, contract award and post contract performance reviews
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with new and existing sub-contractors
• Manage and respond to site communications (email and calls) regarding SC queries in a professional collaborative time efficient manner
• Early engagement with estimating team to proactively support function
• Work collaboratively with estimating, commercial and construction teams to understand project requirements including any budgetary constraints
• Evaluate and select sub-contractors based on quality, cost, performance, and reliability
• Resolve any issues related to subcontract supply chain, such as delays, quality concerns, or material stockouts
• Analyse cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce waste and optimise sub-contractor performance
• Provide regular updates on subcontract activities
• Resolve any disputes or issues with sub-contractors to maintain smooth project operations
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of the company
• Attend sites frequently to review, record and report sub-contractor performance

If you're interested and have the right experience, then please reach out to Paige Camies at the Fawkes & Reece office.