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M&E Buyer

Morgan Jones
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The M&E Buyer position in Sittingbourne offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
  • This role requires at least 2+ years of experience in M&E buying within a mechanical or electrical supplier environment.
  • The successful candidate will manage procurement for secured projects, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery of materials.
  • Key responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and maintaining procurement documentation.
  • This opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to work in a dynamic team on high-profile M&E projects.

M&E BuyerSittingbourne£35,000 - £55,000 (DOE) | Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking organisation operating within the M&E sector. They are seeking an experienced and proactive M&E Buyer to manage procurement for secured projects, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery of materials. If you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced project environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile projects.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
  • Monday to Friday schedule, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Opportunity to work on exciting M&E projects
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment

The Role:

As an M&E Buyer, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring that all materials are delivered within budget and timescales to support ongoing projects. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices and terms
  • Ensure materials are procured within budget and delivered on time
  • Manage the supply chain and identify potential new suppliers
  • Resolve disputes and account queries with suppliers
  • Maintain and update procurement documentation, including call-off and procurement schedules
  • Process orders using Sage, ensuring correct product codes and vendor allocation
  • Obtain quotes for day-to-day and bespoke items or client-specific products
  • Track and confirm order deliveries, advising on alternatives when necessary
  • Support the Commercial & Estimating teams with material costs and supplier details

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in M&E buying is essential
  • At least 2+ years’ experience working for a mechanical or electrical supplier in an M&E contracting environment
  • Strong commercial awareness and experience in procurement
  • Good general education - A Levels, on-site installation experience, or experience in a buying/selling capacity (e.g., wholesaler)
  • Confident with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polite telephone manner
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive and confident in using initiative

If you’re a driven and detail-oriented M&E Buyer looking for your next challenge, apply today!

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Morgan Jones:

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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.