Purchasing Officer (Construction Products)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Slough-based Purchasing Officer (Construction Products) role offering 38,000–43,000 GBP with progression, training and company bonus. Join a growing UK distributor serving major infrastructure projects across the country; responsibilities include stock control, PO management and supplier negotiations.

Excellent opportunity for procurement professionals with construction/manufacturing exposure to develop in a fast-paced environment with strong commercial focus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in procurement.
• Some experience in a construction or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain stock levels using the ERP system.
• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure timely replenishment.
• Proactively chase overdue orders and manage supplier lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and rebate agreements with suppliers.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, building strong commercial relationships.
• Meet with supplier representatives and maintain ongoing performance reviews.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Stock management

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Purchasing Officer (Construction Products)

38,000 - 43,000 + Progression + Training + Company Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays + Benefits

Slough

Are you a procurement professional with some experience in a construction or manufacturing environment, looking to join a fast-paced business where supplier relationships and commercial awareness are key?

Do you enjoy negotiating with suppliers, managing stock levels, and supporting a high-performing sales team - and now want to be part of an ambitious company supplying major infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK?

Established in 1999, this company has grown to become a leading UK distributor within the utilities sector.

Supplying customers ranging from individual buyers through to Tier 1 contractors delivering flagship projects such as HS2 and Crossrail, they operate in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment with exciting growth plans.

This role would suit a procurement professional with experience in a construction or manufacturing setting looking to move into a varied, fast-paced role that will see you working with a range of suppliers.

The Role:

• Monitor and maintain stock levels using the company ERP system
• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure timely replenishment
• Proactively chase overdue orders and manage supplier lead times
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and rebate agreements with suppliers
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, building strong commercial relationships
• Meet with supplier representatives and maintain ongoing performance reviews

The Person:

• Background in procurement
• Some experience in a construction or manufacturing setting

Job reference: BBBH25321h

Key words: Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Distributor, Construction, Manufacturing, ERP, Planning, Slough, Berkshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.