Temporary Buyer - Construction

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected construction recruitment firm is seeking a Temporary Buyer for a construction project in Cheshire. The role involves managing procurement, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. A proven track record in the housebuilding or construction sector is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £30-£35, with the opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for future permanent roles

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in the housebuilding or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and hit the ground running.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be immediately available to start.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement across several live sites, covering materials and plant hire.
• Liaising with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Managers to ensure timely ordering of materials.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best possible terms on price, quality and lead times.
• Assessing supplier performance and maintaining strong relationships with the existing supply chain.
• Supporting budget management and cost reporting to keep projects within financial targets.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and more efficient procurement processes.
• Ensuring materials are delivered to site in line with programme schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Knowledge of building materials

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Temporary Buyer - Construction (Cheshire) - £30-£35 per hour

Our client is a respected and fast-growing housebuilder based in the North West, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes. With multiple live developments and an expanding portfolio, they now require an immediately available Buyer to support the commercial team on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement across several live sites, covering materials and plant hire.
• Liaising with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Managers to ensure timely ordering of materials.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best possible terms on price, quality and lead times.
• Assessing supplier performance and maintaining strong relationships with the existing supply chain.
• Supporting budget management and cost reporting to keep projects within financial targets.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and more efficient procurement processes.
• Ensuring materials are delivered to site in line with programme schedules.

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the housebuilding or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and hit the ground running.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Must be immediately available to start.

What you get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of £30-£35 per hour.
• The chance to join a supportive and collaborative commercial team.
• An opportunity to work with a successful, forward-thinking housebuilder.
• Valuable experience in a dynamic environment, with potential to be considered for future permanent opportunities.

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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