Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer
Leeds
£40,000 + Annual Bonus

Elevation Recruitment Group are looking for an experienced Construction Buyer to join a growing commercial team based in Leeds to play a key role in delivering high-quality construction projects.

If you have a solid understanding of materials procurement (especially bricks, blocks and lintels) and enjoy working collaboratively across site and office teams, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Construction Buyer:

• Purchasing materials, supplies, and plant in line with project schedules and budgets
• Processing material and plant requisitions and placing orders with approved suppliers
• Sourcing and negotiating competitive quotes from suppliers
• Chasing outstanding deliveries and expediting orders
• Managing the hire and off-hire of plant and equipment
• Liaising with commercial and site teams on lead times and delivery planning
• Identifying new suppliers and negotiating market-leading rates
• Maintaining procurement records and approving relevant invoices
• Ensuring care and proper use of company equipment and tools

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Previous experience in buying or selling within the construction sector
• Solid understanding of materials and plant supply (bricks, blocks, lintels preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• A great communicator with an eye for detail

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in doing things the right way, and wants to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continual improvement.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Mike McVeigh to find out more.