Buyer - Main contractor

Your new companyAn established and growing refurbishment construction business is seeking an experienced Company Buyer to join the team in a key standalone role within the Commercial Team. This is an immediate requirement and a great opportunity to take ownership of procurement across live refurbishment projects.Your new roleYou will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and labour, ensuring best value, robust supply chain relationships, and smooth delivery across multiple projects, primarily within the social housing refurbishment sector. This is a standalone position offering autonomy and responsibility, working closely with the commercial and operational teams across the business. The business work in the occupied refurbishment, remediation and fire stopping sectors, all with long-standing clients under frameworks.Key Responsibilities - Procurement of materials and subcontract labour across refurbishment projects - Negotiating prices, terms, and agreements with suppliers and subcontractors - Managing and developing approved supply chains - Using procurement software to place orders, track spend, and report performance - Supporting commercial teams with cost control and procurement strategyWhat you'll need to succeedProven experience as a buyer within construction, ideally as a main contractor.Social housing refurbishment or regeneration experience preferredIT-literate with recent hands-on experience using procurement softwareCommercially astute with strong negotiation skillsComfortable operating independently while liaising with multiple stakeholdersWhat you'll get in returnThe successful candidate will have proven experience working in a buyer or procurement role within the construction sector.Experience within social housing refurbishment or regeneration projects is preferred.Applicants must be IT-literate with recent, hands-on experience using procurement software.The role requires a commercially astute individual with strong negotiation skills.The ability to operate independently while effectively liaising with multiple stakeholders is essential.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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