At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement for roofing and cladding projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality materials.
- Company: Established specialist contractor with a focus on construction and teamwork.
- Benefits: Generous leave, birthday off, early finishes, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, charity events, and career progression in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Make impactful buying decisions in a fast-paced environment while building strong supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in buying or procurement, strong negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Are you a commercially focused Buyer who enjoys negotiating, solving supply problems and keeping construction projects on programme?
An established specialist contractor is looking for a Buyer to manage procurement across a portfolio of roofing and cladding projects.
Working closely with Project Managers, design teams, site teams and suppliers, you will take ownership of material purchasing from initial enquiry through to final delivery.
This is a fast-paced role where strong buying decisions will have a direct impact on project cost, quality and programme.
The Role You will be responsible for
- Procuring materials, products, plant and equipment across multiple projects
- Obtaining, analysing and comparing supplier quotations
- Negotiating prices, lead times and commercial terms
- Managing both long-lead orders and urgent site requirements
- Tracking orders and resolving late or failed deliveries
- Identifying supply-chain risks and proposing alternatives
- Building strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers
- Monitoring price movements and maintaining accurate purchasing records
- Resolving purchase-order, delivery and invoice discrepancies
- Reading drawings, specifications and material schedules
- Completing material take-offs where required
- Supporting project teams with procurement planning and product options About You You will be commercially aware, organised and confident managing your own workload across several live projects.
You should have
- Previous experience in buying, procurement or materials management
- Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills
- The ability to balance planned procurement with urgent site demands
- Good commercial judgement and attention to detail
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Confidence using Excel and procurement systems Experience within roofing, cladding, façades or wider construction would be highly beneficial.
The ability to interpret drawings and specifications would also be advantageous.
Company benefits include
- 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year
- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year
- Company pension scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Sage employee discounts and benefits
- Regular team socials, nights out and events throughout the year
- Company golf days
- Regular charity fundraisers and clothing donations
Buyer in Waltham Abbey employer: Aneson Kroft Ltd
Join a highly regarded construction contractor that prioritises health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across its ambitious project portfolio. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, this company fosters a collaborative work culture where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the success of large, complex construction schemes. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a dynamic environment that encourages proactive leadership and offers opportunities to shape HSQE processes while being supported by a dedicated team.
