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Construction Projects Division Buyer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Construction Buyer
 
Salary: 50k to 60k plus package
 Location: North West
 Job Type: Permanent
 
About the Company
 
Our client is a growing UK construction and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, and public sectors. Acting as Principal Contractor, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out, and construction projects typically ranging from £100k to £2m in value.
 
With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and client satisfaction, the company continues to experience sustained growth and has ambitious plans for further expansion. Due to an increasing workload and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Construction Buyer to support their commercial and operational teams.
 
The Role
 
We are seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to take ownership of procurement activities across multiple live construction and refurbishment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware procurement professional looking to play a key role within a growing contractor.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring construction materials, site accommodation, plant hire, and consumables while ensuring best value, timely delivery, and minimal disruption to project programmes. Working closely with commercial, estimating, and operational teams, you will contribute directly to project profitability and successful delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities

Procure construction materials, site cabins, accommodation, plant hire, and site consumables across multiple live projects
Obtain and analyse quotations from approved suppliers
Negotiate pricing, discounts, rebates, credit terms, and delivery arrangements
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding and authorisation procedures are followed
Review drawings, specifications, and programmes to identify procurement requirements and long-lead items
Coordinate deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time and in line with project specifications
Monitor material costs against project budgets and identify savings opportunities
Support estimating teams with live material pricing during tender stages
Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative product solutions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
Resolve supply chain issues including shortages, damaged goods, incorrect deliveries, and urgent procurement requirements
Monitor supplier performance and track procurement savings and rebate income
Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supply chain documentationRequirements

Minimum 5 years' experience within a Construction Buyer role
Previous experience working for a main contractor, refurbishment contractor, or fit-out contractor
Experience procuring materials and plant for projects valued between £500k and £2m+
Strong knowledge of UK construction supply chains and material lead times
Experience managing procurement across multiple concurrent projects
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Strong commercial awareness and cost-focused mindset
Technical understanding of construction materials and specifications
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
High attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across site, commercial, and finance teams
Advanced Excel and general IT proficiency
Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to workDesirable:

CIPS qualification or currently working towards CIPS
Experience delivering projects within education, healthcare, or public sector environments
Previous experience procuring materials for refurbishment and fit-out projects
Established supplier network within the construction industryWhy Apply?

Excellent opportunity to join a growing and financially stable contractor
Take ownership of procurement and make a measurable commercial impact
Work on a diverse range of refurbishment and fit-out projects
Strong pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
Competitive salary and benefits packageApply
 
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today by applying to the role.
 
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
 
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
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