Strategic Construction Buyer for Projects

Streamline Search Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

birthday off

profit share scheme

salary sacrifice pension

death in service

cycle to work scheme

company events

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement of materials and services across projects in the UK. You will source suppliers, obtain quotes and ensure value for money while coordinating with site teams to guarantee timely deliveries.

The role requires strong commercial sense, analytical skills and meticulous record-keeping. Salary between GBP38,000 and GBP40,000 with benefits, including a pension, life cover, and additional staff schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in construction or building services.
• Experience procuring materials and services within project-led environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to obtain, compare and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Proficient in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods, materials and services to meet operational and project requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtaining competitive quotations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities with the pre-construction team.
• Issue enquiry packages and evaluate quotations to meet commercial and technical requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams and ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor and expedite orders and maintain procurement records.
• Assess supplier performance and drive improvements for quality, cost and delivery.
• Maintain accurate cost comparisons and procurement records using Excel.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Support invoice checking and resolve procurement queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to procedures, QEMS and health and safety standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Excel

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage the procurement of materials and services across projects in the UK. You will source suppliers, obtain quotes and ensure value for money while coordinating with site teams to guarantee timely deliveries.

The role requires strong commercial sense, analytical skills and meticulous record-keeping. Salary between GBP38,000 and GBP40,000 with benefits, including a pension, life cover, and additional staff schemes.