Construction Buyer

Skills

Job Specifications

6 Month Contract, likely to be extended

We are seeking a seasoned purchasing professional to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with JCT Contracts to the existing team. This role will be vital to supporting a high number of construction projects happening in 2026/2027 of medium to high value.

In this role, you will purchase construction-based goods and services within approved guidelines to ensure that company operational needs are met, taking into account the price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supply.

Role Responsibilities

Research suppliers and negotiate price/terms for various construction projects
Management of new and existing suppliers for indirect purchasing requirements (expense and capital items).
Creation, negotiation, maintenance and review of purchase agreements.
Creation and management of tenders/RFQ’s for services (e.g. design consultants) and capital items (construction project works)
Conduct market research into identifying pricing trends
Conduct Supplier Business Reviews (SBR) for principal suppliers
Use of purchasing system (SAP) for raising requisitions/PO’s/running reports/checking invoices/raising and maintaining PIRs and source lists
New supplier onboarding/existing supplier modification process using (SRM system)

Person Specification

Years of experience as a Construction Buyer, buying raw construction materials
Strong working knowledge of contracts, supplier negotiation and purchase agreements
Experience of JCT construction/consultancy contracts - highly desirable
Systems knowledge - SAP

Pay Rate: £35-40 per hour, PAYE

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