Strategic Construction Buyer for Major Projects

Referment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Job summary

Referment is working with a leading UK construction and infrastructure specialist to hire a Buyer to join their Procurement team in East London. This is a hands-on procurement role supporting the delivery of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

You'll work closely with project, bid and operational teams to ensure they have the materials, goods and services they need, when they need them, while helping to manage costs, supplier relationships and project

Qualifications

  • Experience in buying, procurement or purchasing is preferred.
  • Construction, engineering or infrastructure experience is advantageous.
  • Highly organized and commercially aware with ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
  • CIPS qualification or progress towards one would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Raising and managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Sourcing goods, services and materials against project requirements.
  • Managing orders from requisition through to delivery.
  • Working closely with project and bid teams to support project delivery.
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Identifying alternative suppliers and solutions to minimise delays and project risk.
  • Supporting the development of the wider supply chain.
  • Monitoring procurement and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Promoting procurement best practice across the business.

Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
Supplier management
Stakeholder management
Purchase orders

Job description

Referment is working with a leading UK construction and infrastructure specialist to hire a Buyer to join their Procurement team in East London. This is a hands-on procurement role supporting the delivery of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

You'll work closely with project, bid and operational teams to ensure they have the materials, goods and services they need, when they need them, while helping to manage costs, supplier relationships and project

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