Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer

This is a mid to senior level role. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a background in construction, coupled with excellent communication skills. As a Construction Buyer, your primary responsibility is to procure all the materials required for building projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets. You will play a vital role in ensuring the profitability of business contracts by purchasing the most cost‑effective and appropriate materials for each job.

• Plan, schedule and forecast procurement activities for multiple projects
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials and subcontractor services for construction projects
• Review plans, specifications and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, material and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations as well as issue RFQs
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
• Screen subcontractors and ensure compliance, licenses, and legitimacy
• Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings while obtaining best vendor quotes
• Work in line with project and construction team to ensure that timely deliveries of materials and contractors is achieved
• Contact a range of suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations for secured and up‑and‑coming projects and agree lead‑in and delivery periods
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‑organized work schedule
• Deal effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Ensure compliance with the safety, health, sustainability and environment requirements of materials suppliers and services
• Become a valued member of the project team, attend all monthly internal project review meetings and help the project run as efficiently as possible and within budget
• Provide advice to the Construction Project Managers on the predicted cost of individual items and notify them of any potential cost increases
• Liaise closely with the accounting team at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
• Prepare and maintain cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the business
• Negotiate and agree the most favorable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
• Communicate well in a written and verbal manner, including inductions and explanation of work; work with all staff, from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner
• Work with the project team and liaise with architects, engineers, surveyors, clients, planners and other professionals and specialists' consultants
• Attend monthly Management meetings and produce report backs on project procurement for each project
• Request information for project through the company RFIs system for projects

• Minimum of 5 years procurement experience in construction or a related industry
• Undergraduate degree
• Strong work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Compensation: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour