Buyer - Construction
- Cheshire
- £50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
*Tendering key categories on an annual basis, consistently challenging costs and identifying opportunities for savings.
*Liaising closely with the estimating team to provide input on pricing for tenders.
*Managing supplier relationships, including assessing performance against SLAs, identifying gaps in the supply chain, and maintaining strong working partnerships with existing suppliers.
*Working with Quantity Surveyors to set up budgets for new projects and ensuring all materials are purchased within agreed budget parameters.
*Engaging with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to develop material schedules for each project.
*Researching and recommending alternative products that offer cost, availability or performance benefits over specified materials.
*Supporting the smooth delivery of developments by ensuring materials are delivered to site on time, to specification and within cost targets.What you will need to succeed:*Proven experience as a Buyer within housebuilding, construction or a related sector.
*Strong knowledge of building materials, suppliers and construction procurement processes.
*Commercially astute with the ability to challenge costs and drive savings.
*Excellent negotiation, supplier management and communication skills.
*Ability to manage multiple live projects and priorities simultaneously.
*A collaborative approach, working effectively with internal teams and external partners.
*Strong IT skills, ideally with experience in COINS or other construction-specific systems (desirable).What you get in return:*A highly competitive salary of £50,000
*The chance to play a key role in the commercial success of a respected housebuilder with ambitious growth plans.
*Exposure to a varied portfolio of developments and the opportunity to take ownership of a sizeable spend.
*A supportive and collaborative team culture where your input will be valued and recognised.
*Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking to take the next step in their career and make a real impact in a thriving construction environment.
- Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.