Job Title: Buyer
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our construction team in Barnsley. This role will play a vital part in managing procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and building strong supplier relationships to support the successful delivery of our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end procurement process for construction materials, plant, and subcontracted services

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability

Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements and budgets

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving any issues

Work closely with project teams to forecast material and service needs

Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements

Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to support commercial decision-making

Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities

About You

Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Knowledge of construction materials, plant hire, and subcontract procurement

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Commercially aware with strong attention to detail

IT literate, with experience using procurement and ERP systems

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum

Benefits package including pension and healthcare

Career development opportunities within a growing business

The chance to work on a diverse range of construction projects

A supportive and collaborative team environment

If interested please call John Baker or Kat Oxlade

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