At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee procurement of materials and labour for exciting refurbishment projects.
- Company: Established construction business with a focus on social housing refurbishment.
- Benefits: Autonomy in your role, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a key standalone role within the Commercial Team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction sector while working with long-standing clients.
- Qualifications: Experience as a buyer in construction, strong negotiation skills, and IT-literate.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An 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.
You 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 works 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 strategy
- Proven experience as a buyer within construction, ideally as a main contractor.
- Social housing refurbishment or regeneration experience preferred
- IT-literate with recent hands-on experience using procurement software
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
- Comfortable operating independently while liaising with multiple stakeholders
The 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.
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Buyer - Main contractor - Construction/Refurbishment in Kent employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and established refurbishment construction business that values autonomy and responsibility in its employees. With a strong focus on social housing projects, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering opportunities to enhance your procurement skills while working closely with experienced teams. Located in a thriving sector, this role not only provides competitive benefits but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through essential refurbishment initiatives.
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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
