Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer in Waltham Abbey (EN9) | Streamline Search Limited My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Purchasing Officer LEMONCLOUD RECRUITMENT LTD Edmonton, North London (N9) From £30,000 to £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Buyer CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd East London, London, Cana £40000 per annum 2 weeks ago Buying and Procurement Manager Streamline Search Limited Waltham Abbey (EN9) £40000 - £50000 per annum 3 weeks ago Procurement Manager - (Construction Consultancy) - Healthcare Sector Mace London Competitive 1 week ago Procurement Officer Goodman Masson London £51k per year 3 days ago Sales / Purchasing Support Specialist Prinova Europe Limited City of London (EC2Y) Competitive 1 month ago Associate Director Atkins London Competitive 1 week ago Driver Quality Coordinator ao.com Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JN £30000.00 to £32500.00 per year 3 weeks ago Estimator Streamline Search Limited Waltham Abbey (EN9) £50000 - £65000 per annum 1 week ago Procurement Buyer M Group Chells, Stevenage (SG1), SG1 Competitive plus benefits 1 month ago Construction Buyer Streamline Search Limited Waltham Abbey (EN9) Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago £27000 - £30000 per annum Apply Save Construction Buyer Streamline Search Limited Apply Construction Buyer Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience Holiday: 28 Days incl. Bank holidays Sectors: Construction, Buying, Procurement, Administration Our client is a specialist contractor in hard metal roofing, cladding, and façade systems, delivering bespoke solutions for both commercial and residential projects across the UK and internationally. They provide a full end-to-end service from design and fabrication through to installation, working with high-quality materials and offering tailored solutions for projects ranging from simple structures to complex, large-scale developments. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and technical expertise, our client combines industry experience with a customer-focused approach to consistently deliver high-standard, sustainable roofing solutions. As a buyer you'll be responsible for procuring roofing and cladding materials, plant, equipment and services, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and the timely delivery of all project requirements. You will be collaborating closely with Project Managers, the Design Team and suppliers to manage procurement schedules, maintain supply chain relationships and resolve delivery or quality issues.. Position Duties Procuring roofing and cladding materials, goods and services to meet project requirements. Scheduling the timely delivery of materials, plant and equipment to construction sites. Negotiating competitive prices with suppliers to achieve best value for the business. Working closely with Project Managers, the Design Team and Procurement Manager to support project delivery. Managing supplier relationships and maintaining a reliable supply chain. Monitoring material costs and reporting price increases, updating internal records and spreadsheets. Tracking purchase orders and resolving any delivery delays or supply issues. Arranging the return and replacement of damaged or non-conforming materials. Ensuring materials are delivered on time and within budget to prevent project delays. Managing the procurement of long lead-time items alongside urgent site requirements. Processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records. Reading construction drawings and completing material take-offs where required. Identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and programme requirements. Supporting efficient procurement processes and ensuring continuity of supply across multiple projects. Position Requirements Previous experience or relevant qualifications in procurement and inventory management. Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills to secure the best pricing and commercial terms. Ability to plan and prioritise workload across multiple construction projects, balancing long lead-time materials with urgent site requirements. Proactive approach to identifying potential supply chain issues and implementing effective solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team and company objectives. Good organisational skills with the ability to implement and follow robust procurement processes and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (preferred). Experience in roofing, cladding or the wider construction industry is desirable, although full training will be provided. Ability to undertake material take-offs would be advantageous, with training available if required. A full driving licence is essential, as the office is not accessible by public transport. Position Remuneration Regular working hours, with generous annual leave allowance. Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience. Your Birthday off every year when it falls on a working day. Additional time off between Christmas and New Year. Company pension scheme upon completion of probation period. Bonus scheme and performance-based incentives. Training and development opportunities. Regular company events throughout the year, including company golf days. Free onsite parking. Weekly food shop supplies and snacks provided for the team. Regular charity fundraisers and clothing donation initiatives. A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment, who are all driven to be successful and proactive in their roles. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application. Apply Similar Construction Buyer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Purchasing Officer LEMONCLOUD RECRUITMENT LTD Edmonton, North London (N9) From £30,000 to £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Buyer CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd East London, London, Cana £40000 per annum 2 weeks ago Buying and Procurement Manager Streamline Search Limited Waltham Abbey (EN9) £40000 - £50000 per annum 3 weeks ago Procurement Manager - (Construction Consultancy) - Healthcare Sector Mace London Competitive 1 week ago Procurement Officer Goodman Masson London £51k per year 3 days ago Sales / Purchasing Support Specialist Prinova Europe Limited City of London (EC2Y) Competitive 1 month ago Associate Director Atkins London Competitive 1 week ago Driver Quality Coordinator ao.com Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JN £30000.00 to £32500.00 per year 3 weeks ago Estimator Streamline Search Limited Waltham Abbey (EN9) £50000 - £65000 per annum 1 week ago Procurement Buyer M Group Chells, Stevenage (SG1), SG1 Competitive plus benefits 1 month ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Waltham Abbey Planning jobs Planning jobs in Waltham Abbey Jobs in Waltham Abbey Get hired. 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