Senior Construction Buyer

DarcyBrook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DarcyBrook is recruiting a Senior Construction Buyer in London to lead RFQ processes, negotiate supplier terms and manage supplier performance. The role involves coordinating with QA and sales to ensure materials meet project specifications and timelines.

You will analyze market trends using Excel, communicate with stakeholders, and drive procurement strategies for electrical, mechanical, and construction materials.

Qualifications

• RFQ management experience to send inquiries and prepare cost sheets.
• Strong negotiation skills to maximize value while maintaining quality.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers and manage performance.
• Advanced Excel skills and market trend analysis.
• Clear communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate logistics to meet project delivery timelines.
• Attention to detail in documentation and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Send RFQs to suppliers and generate cost sheets.
• Oversee creation of technical docs and datasheets with QA team.
• Work with sales to ensure products meet project specs.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for various needs.
• Obtain test reports for project orders.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers.
• Negotiate MOQs and costs to keep projects profitable.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

RFQ management

Cost negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Excel analysis

Stakeholder communication

Logistics coordination

Documentation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supplyare looking to recruit a Senior Construction Buyer for a leading company based in London. Experience of sourcing electrical and mechanical for construction projects is highly desirable. Other construction materials will be considered.

The Role

• Sending RFQ’s to suppliers and generating cost sheets to return to sales
• Overseeing the creation of necessary technical documents and datasheets, working closely with the internal QA team to ensure all documentation submitted is correct.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure quoted products meet project specification.
• Sourcing & Strategy: Identify and evaluate suppliers for various suppliers
• Obtaining test reports for project specific orders.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with manufacturers and distributors to maximize cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Negotiate MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and costs to ensure the project is profitable.
• Logistics and Order Progressing: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials to sites/warehouses.

Key Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse market trends
• Communication: Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to explain technical delays to project managers.
• Organisation: Ability to manage the critical path from enquiry/RFQ to delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with stakeholders of all levels
• IT Literate. Confident using Microsoft Office programmes
• Strong attention to detail