Procurement Buyer

Streamline Search Ltd.; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support a busy construction procurement team. You will process site managers' requisitions into purchase orders, monitor outstanding orders, and coordinate deliveries across multiple projects.

The role requires strong negotiation and supplier management skills, experience with PO systems (Construct preferred), and proficiency in Excel and Word. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or procurement role within construction.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requisitions from site managers and convert them into accurate purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain an efficient system for monitoring and tracking outstanding purchase orders.
• Prepare weekly purchase order reports, highlighting discrepancies and variations in supplier invoices.
• Liaise with site management teams to ensure deliveries correspond with purchase orders.
• Monitor outstanding orders and report missing, delayed or back-ordered materials.
• Respond to supplier queries and provide additional order documentation where required.
• Notify management when orders have been fulfilled and supplier invoices have been received.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels for regularly used construction materials.
• Support purchasing negotiations and help establish effective supplier arrangements.
• Maintain clear communication with site teams to ensure purchasing requirements are accurate.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Word

PO systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Construct

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Procurement Buyer

Salary: Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits: 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, company pension and on-site parking

Our client is an established construction business delivering a range of projects across the sector. With a busy procurement department supporting multiple construction sites, they are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Buyer to support their ongoing purchasing and supply chain operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction procurement professional to join a busy team, taking responsibility for processing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and ensuring materials are ordered and delivered efficiently across multiple projects.

Procurement Buyer - Position Overview

• Process purchasing requisitions from site managers and convert them into accurate purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain an efficient system for monitoring and tracking outstanding purchase orders.
• Prepare weekly purchase order reports, highlighting discrepancies and variations in supplier invoices.
• Liaise with site management teams to ensure deliveries correspond with purchase orders.
• Monitor outstanding orders and report any missing, delayed or back-ordered materials.
• Respond to supplier queries and provide additional order documentation where required.
• Notify management when orders have been fulfilled and supplier invoices have been received.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels for regularly used construction materials.
• Support purchasing negotiations and help establish effective supplier arrangements.
• Maintain clear communication with site teams to ensure purchasing requirements are accurate and materials are ordered efficiently.

Procurement Buyer - Position Requirements

• Previous experience in a Buyer or procurement role within the construction industry.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• A sound understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using purchase order systems, ideally Construct.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.