Construction Buyer

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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