Construction Buyer

The RoleThe buyer will be responsible for:

• Procuring materials, plant and equipment efficiently and cost-effectively in line with contract requirements
• Sourcing and pricing supply chain services to support competitive tender submissions
• Monitoring material manufacturing and deliveries
• Coordinating with stakeholders to confirm deliveries and resolve supply issues
• Address pricing, quality and non-conformance issues with suppliers promptly
• Support cost reporting and analyse material usage performance

The OrganisationNigel Wright are excited to be working with a well established contractor who are seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Procurement team.This is a key role within the business and will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement for materials.About You

The successful buyer will be/ have:

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar Procurement or Buying role
• Must have purchasing experience within Construction or Engineering environments
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• A Level qualification or relevant industry qualification
• CIPS qualification
• Experience using COINS

What's in it for you?The buyer role offers:

• A competitive base salary
• Hybrid working
• An opportunity to work in a supportive, established buying team
• Funding towards personal development qualifications
• Competitive pension