Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (Subject to Experience) Package: Car Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Job Description As a Company Buyer, you will be responsible for the various procurement processes which are an integral part of the delivery side of the business, across all departments. In this role, you will be responsible to the Head of Purchasing. This position would suit a candidate with a strong construction bias, commercial awareness, and business acumen, who can effectively manage procurement activities while supporting operational delivery and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities This will include, but is not limited to, the following duties: Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery, and to ensure continuity of supply. Manage the performance of the Assistant Buyer, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication. Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. Support product change requests and review the impact on capacity plans. Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply or demand of needed products and materials and advise others of the impact. Attend meetings and update others on concerns, particularly when there is a risk that could prevent the organisation from meeting programmes. Receive requisitions (verbally and by email) for civil engineering and building materials. Send out enquiry packages for building and civil engineering materials. Undertake quotation evaluation and supplier comparisons. Place orders (mainly via email) for civil engineering and building materials, including liaising with site teams to programme deliveries and expedite ord