Construction Buyer

Colchester, Essex
EA Associates

The Client

Our client is a successful regional main contractor with an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality construction and refurbishment projects across Essex and the surrounding counties. Operating across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial and public sector works, they pride themselves on building long-term client relationships and maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout project delivery.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Buyer to strengthen their commercial and procurement team.

The Role

Working from the company’s office on the outskirts of Colchester, you will take responsibility for the procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages across multiple live construction projects.

You’ll work closely with the Commercial, Estimating and Operations teams to ensure projects are supplied efficiently, cost-effectively and on programme, whilst maintaining strong relationships with both existing and new suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials, plant and subcontract packages
• Obtaining competitive quotations and negotiating the best commercial terms
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Placing purchase orders and monitoring deliveries
• Working alongside Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to meet programme requirements
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving any procurement issues
• Assisting with the continual development of the company’s supply chain

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Buyer within the construction industry
• Experience working for a main contractor is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and procurement processes
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with strong organisational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to 50,000 depending on experience
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing contractor
• Friendly and supportive office environment
• Genuine opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business
• Office-based role on the outskirts of Colchester

What To Do Next

If you’re an experienced Construction Buyer looking for your next opportunity with a well-established regional contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact EA Associates for a confidential discussion.