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 is seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer to support multiple construction sites. You will process requisitions, convert them to accurate purchase orders and manage supplier relations to ensure timely deliveries across projects.

The role involves PO tracking, reporting, and proactive stock monitoring to optimise purchasing efficiency. The ideal candidate has construction procurement experience, GCSEs in Maths and English, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a buyer or in procurement within construction.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Solid understanding of procurement and supply chain 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 accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions from site managers and convert to purchase orders.
• Develop and monitor track of outstanding purchase orders.
• Prepare weekly PO reports and flag invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure orders align with PO terms.
• Monitor back-ordered materials and communicate delays.
• Respond to supplier queries and provide documentation.
• Notify management when orders are fulfilled and invoices received.
• Maintain stock levels for regularly used construction materials.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and arrangements.
• Communicate purchasing requirements clearly with site teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Construct

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum

Procurement Buyer

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.