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Permanent

Buyer

Birmingham
money-bag £50000/annum Plus Additional Benefits
Posted 2 days ago

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: -50,000 + Benefits



About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our construction team in Birmingham. This role will play a vital part in managing procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and building strong supplier relationships to support the successful delivery of our construction projects.



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process for construction materials, plant, and subcontracted services

  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability

  • Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements and budgets

  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving any issues

  • Work closely with project teams to forecast material and service needs

  • Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements

  • Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to support commercial decision-making

  • Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities



About You

  • Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry

  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

  • Knowledge of construction materials, plant hire, and subcontract procurement

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

  • Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

  • IT literate, with experience using procurement and ERP systems



What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of -50,000 per annum

  • Benefits package including pension and healthcare

  • Career development opportunities within a growing business

  • The chance to work on a diverse range of construction projects

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment

If interested please call John Baker or Kat Oxlade

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