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Construction Buyer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 4NB

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading joinery contractor in Borehamwood, seeks a proactive Buyer due to business growth.
  • The successful candidate will procure materials for high-value projects in London and the Home Counties, with project sizes ranging from £1 million to £10 million.
  • The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £75,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and private healthcare.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a construction purchasing role and strong negotiation skills.
  • The role is office-based and requires the candidate to live within a commutable distance of Borehamwood.

Our client, a leading and rapidly expanding joinery contractor based in Borehamwood, is looking for a skilled and proactive Buyer to join their growing team. This role has arisen due to sustained business growth, and the successful candidate will play a key role in procuring materials for high-value projects across London and the Home Counties, with project sizes ranging from £1 million to £10 million. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join an expanding group of companies with a turnover exceeding £125 million.

Construction Buyer Position Salary & Benefits* Salary: £40k - £75k DOE * Holiday: 21 days plus BH * Office based * Pension scheme * Private healthcare * Progression * Chance to be involved in some of the biggest construction projects in London

Construction Buyer Position Overview* Source and procure a wide range of joinery and internal materials for various projects.* Build, maintain, and improve relationships with existing suppliers.* Identify new suppliers and negotiate favourable pricing and terms, including rebates.* Manage the supply chain to ensure timely and efficient deliveries to sites.* Collaborate with project teams to schedule deliveries in line with project timelines.* Conduct site visits when necessary to monitor progress and assess material needs.

Construction Buyer Position Requirements* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a construction purchasing or procurement role, with a solid understanding of joinery and internal materials.* Experience from any construction sector is welcome, including housebuilding, joinery, main contracting, or fit-out.* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.* Proficient in IT and procurement software.* Live within a commutable distance of Borehamwood.* Demonstrates stability in previous roles and a desire for long-term career growth.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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