Construction Buyer
Samuel James
Date: 1 week ago
City: Luton
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Role
An established provider of structural and architectural steel solutions is seeking a Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer to join its growing team. We welcome applications from candidates with a construction buying background, especially those experienced in mechanical, engineering, or sheet metal industries.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Steel / Architectural Steel / Construction Buyer / Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Buyer / Procurement
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Role
An established provider of structural and architectural steel solutions is seeking a Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer to join its growing team. We welcome applications from candidates with a construction buying background, especially those experienced in mechanical, engineering, or sheet metal industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with reliable steel suppliers, ensuring high standards in quality, cost, and delivery.
- Procurement Strategy: Develop purchasing strategies that meet project needs, budget constraints, and company objectives.
- Negotiation: Lead contract and price negotiations to secure competitive rates and ensure a steady supply.
- Inventory Management: Coordinate with project managers to forecast material needs, preventing delays.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control to ensure materials meet all technical and regulatory specifications.
- Cost Optimisation: Track market trends and steel pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Documentation: Keep accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications for compliance and auditing.
- Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally in steel, construction, or engineering sectors.
- Strong knowledge of steel grades, specifications, and sourcing strategies.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with procurement software and systems, with keen attention to documentation detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- A supportive work environment within a rapidly expanding company
Structural Steel / Architectural Steel / Construction Buyer / Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Buyer / Procurement
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