Buyer

Project BuyerReading Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pmConstruction procurement experience essentialWe are recruiting for an experienced Project Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Reading.This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple live projects and building strong supplier relationships. You''ll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project delivery across the UK and internationally.Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you''ll take ownership of purchasing activities from supplier sourcing and negotiation through to expediting deliveries, managing supply chain risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities.Key Responsibilities Source materials, goods and services to support multiple construction projects Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements to achieve best value Manage purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through Sage 200 Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets Identify new suppliers and products to support business growth and innovation Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply chain risks Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure project deadlines are met Analyse spend and identify ..... full job details .....