Purchasing Buyer - Construction

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Buyer preferably with construction industry experience in Middlesbrough, Teesside. This full-time position involves managing purchasing of materials, supporting estimating teams, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. The company promotes a supportive culture while managing crucial projects.

Benefits

Free Parking

Development Opportunities

Company Events

No weekend working

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

• Manage purchasing for construction materials and support estimating teams.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Track and forecast material requirements to highlight potential delays.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Interpretation of technical drawings

Knowledge of construction materials

Education

CIPS qualifications

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

As a Buyer you will take responsibility for 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 part of the role.

Key Benefits

• Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week full time
• Mon-Thurs 8.45-4.45
• Fri 8am - 4pm
• Free Parking
• Development Opportunities
• Company Events
• No weekend working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry (main contractor or subcontractor background desirable)
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• CIPS qualifications (not essential)
• 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

If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees email me (url removed) or apply online today!