Strategic Construction Materials Buyer

Pomerleau; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement — get to to

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day

Job summary

Pomerleau in the United Kingdom seeks a Construction Materials Buyer to manage procurement for on-site materials, process purchase requests from superintendents and coordinators, issue POs, and ensure compliance with procedures. You will identify new suppliers, negotiate terms, and consolidate purchases to maximize value.

This role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, maintaining material availability to support schedules, and following ISO processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly autonomous with the ability to manage urgent and time-sensitive requests.
• Strong ability to take on challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive purchase requests from superintendents and regional coordinators.
• Procure construction materials for project sites.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure compliance with all related administrative procedures and standards.
• Obtain the necessary approvals for purchase orders.
• Research innovative products and identify new suppliers within the assigned province.
• Monitor backordered or out-of-stock items, reconcile delivery slips against purchase orders, and support invoice approval processes.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Coordinate transportation of materials when required.
• Collaborate with procurement specialists to optimize corporate supplier agreements.
• Consolidate purchases to maximize purchasing leverage and/or establish annual supply agreements.
• Negotiate credit terms and payment conditions with local suppliers.
• Follow established ISO procedures and procurement processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Highly autonomous

Time-sensitive requests

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Job description

Pomerleau in the United Kingdom seeks a Construction Materials Buyer to manage procurement for on-site materials, process purchase requests from superintendents and coordinators, issue POs, and ensure compliance with procedures. You will identify new suppliers, negotiate terms, and consolidate purchases to maximize value.

This role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, maintaining material availability to support schedules, and following ISO processes.