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We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company within the construction industry for a Buyer to join their procurement team based in Stevenage.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience within construction or building services who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Job title: Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will support the delivery of procurement activities across mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on role with increasing responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while collaborating closely with an experienced team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Raising purchase orders and managing day-to-day requisitions for live sites Procuring materials, plant, and subcontract services in line with project requirements Obtaining and analysing supplier quotations to ensure best value Supporting larger procurement activities alongside senior team members Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Working closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams Monitoring market trends and supplier performance
What we are looking for:
Proven experience as a buyer, or similar level Background within construction, or a relevant supply chain environment (electrical buying experience highly desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload Commercially aware with good negotiation skills Confident communicator and team player, with the ability to work independently Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for more information.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
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Location:
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail/Purchasing

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