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Buyer

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading M&E company, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their procurement team.
  • The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services for M&E projects, with a salary of up to £40,000.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in the M&E or building services sector, and strong negotiation skills are essential.
  • The position offers 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays, travel expenses, and additional benefits such as a company phone and pension scheme.
  • The successful applicant will play a key role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects are delivered smoothly and efficiently.

Our client, a leading M&E company, is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and subcontractor services for M&E projects, ensuring cost efficiency and supply chain reliability.

This is a key role in securing high-quality and cost-effective materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring projects run smoothly from a procurement perspective.

Buyer - M&E

Package

  • Up to £40,000 basic salary
  • 21 days holiday + BH
  • Travel expenses covered to and from site
  • Company phone & laptop
  • Death in service scheme
  • Auto enrol pension scheme

Buyer - M&E

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, negotiate, and purchase M&E materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
  • Identify and develop relationships with reliable and cost-effective suppliers.
  • Issue and manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials to support project schedules.
  • Monitor market trends and pricing to secure the best value for the company.
  • Conduct cost analysis and negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.
  • Assist in budget planning and forecasting for procurement activities.
  • Maintain a strong supply chain network, reviewing supplier performance and reliability.
  • Conduct supplier pre-qualification checks to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Manage contract variations and ensure supplier agreements align with project requirements.
  • Work closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and site teams to meet material requirements.

Buyer - M&E

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Buyer within the M&E or building services sector.
  • Strong knowledge of M&E materials, suppliers, and procurement best practices.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Construction (CIPS qualification preferred but not essential).

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to your application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.