Strategic Construction Buyer & Supplier Lead

INTRO DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Dress-down Fridays

Eye test voucher

Job summary

MCR Property Group in Manchester is seeking a Construction Buyer to drive procurement across development projects. You will price materials and plant at tender stage, source reliable suppliers and manage vendor relationships to support project cost control.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver value through cost savings and process improvements. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Able to build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure best pricing and terms.
• Analytical and numerically strong with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet targets under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in construction and facilities procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pricing materials and plant at tender stage for new projects and providing cost information to the project team.
• Identify, source and build relationships with reliable suppliers; maintain vendor database.
• Place material purchase orders and manage related invoices with accounting.
• Support procurement queries and packages to identify potential cost savings.
• Undertake direct and indirect procurement and suggest improvements to systems and processes.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Numerical strength

Commercial awareness

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

MCR Property Group in Manchester is seeking a Construction Buyer to drive procurement across development projects. You will price materials and plant at tender stage, source reliable suppliers and manage vendor relationships to support project cost control.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver value through cost savings and process improvements. Competitive benefits are offered.