Sub Buyer

Darcy Brook Procurement & Supply Chain is proud to partner with a leading Surrey-based construction firm to appoint a strategic Subcontract Buyer. This is a pivotal role designed for a commercially-minded procurement professional who thrives on building robust supply chains and delivering project excellence.

The Role You will take full ownership of the subcontract life cycle, from pre-tender appraisals and contract awards to post-contract performance reviews. Acting as a bridge between estimating and site teams, you ll ensure every project is backed by high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable subcontractors.

• End-to-End Management:
  Lead the subcontract supply chain from initial tender to final performance review.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Construction teams to align with project budgets and timelines.
• Relationship Management:
  Cultivate a high-performing network of new and existing subcontractors.
• Problem Solving:
  Proactively resolve supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or material shortages.
• Cost Optimisation:
  Identify and implement waste-reduction strategies to boost profitability.

• Proven experience in Subcontract Buying (Construction industry preferred).
• A sharp commercial mindset with a knack for negotiation.
• Strong technical understanding of construction materials and industry standards.
• Proficiency in procurement software and the MS Office suite