Purchasing Buyer – Construction

BMC Appointments Ltd; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Northeast construction recruitment company is looking for a Purchasing Buyer in Middlesbrough. The role involves purchasing construction materials, supporting bids, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience in construction procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a driving licence. The company emphasizes a supportive culture and community impact.

Benefits

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness required.
• Must hold a driving licence and be willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for purchasing construction materials.
• Support estimating teams with future bids.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Supplier management

Technical drawing interpretation

Knowledge of construction materials

Job description

Would you like to work for a Northeast company at the forefront of innovation who are making a global impact?

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Buyer preferably from a construction background for their client in Middlesbrough, Teesside. You\'ll join this rapidly growing family business who believe in looking after their staff, culture is at the top of their priority! They are passionate about helping the local community and making a difference where they can.

This Northeast based company are at the forefront of innovation, they are a driving force in the industry, specialising in delivering resilient, high-performance power distribution and infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments.

As a Buyer you will take responsibility of purchasing construction materials and supporting estimating teams with future bids, reporting into the Commercial Manager.

You\’ll have commercial awareness and several years’ experience in supplier management with the ability to support fast-paced projects in a timely manner working to strict deadlines, this is a critical park of the role.

• Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week full time
• Fri 8am - 4pm
• Free Parking
• Company Events

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry (main contractor or subcontractor background desirable)
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• Must hold a driving licence and be willing to drive to sites when required
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction materials, plant and subcontract procurement
• Track and forecast material requirements, highlighting risk or potential delays
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Work with internal stakeholders to plan, execute and manage tenders

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