At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Construction Buyer, sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships.
- Company: MCR Property Group, a leading independent real estate investment and development company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 23 days annual leave, birthday off, and relaxed dress code.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting expansion phase and contribute to impactful property projects.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, experience in construction procurement, and excellent relationship-building abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus is the delivery of new residential and industrial developments, alongside the management of a diverse portfolio that includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.
We are currently seeking a Construction Buyer to join our Manchester office, specialising in construction procurement across our development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced and thriving business, offering genuine opportunities for growth and long-term career development.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Pricing materials and plant at tender stage for new projects and supplying accurate and competitive cost information to the wider project team.
- Identifying, sourcing, and building strong working relationships with reliable suppliers, creating and maintaining a robust database of preferred vendors while ensuring key relationships are effectively managed.
- Working closely with the accounting function to place material purchase orders and manage associated invoices.
- Supporting other departments by assisting with procurement queries and packages to help identify potential cost savings.
- Undertaking both direct and indirect procurement, with opportunities to suggest and implement improvements to systems, processes, and overall efficiency.
- Performing any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.
The successful candidate will be able to build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers, and will be confident negotiating to secure the best possible pricing, payment terms, and rebates. You will be analytical and numerically strong, with proven problem-solving ability and a high level of commercial awareness. Strong time management skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet targets, and perform effectively under pressure, including in time-sensitive or challenging situations. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy are critical, and previous experience within construction and facilities procurement would be highly desirable.
In return, MCR offers a competitive benefits package including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 25 days, your birthday off as an additional day’s leave, a relaxed dress-down policy on Fridays, and a free annual eye test voucher.
