Our client, a well-established design & build, fit-out, and refurbishment contractor with a turnover of £25M, is seeking a Buyer to join their team based near Halifax. Operating across a wide range of commercial projects valued between £100k and £9M, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality work across the full construction lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Buyer to work on a wide scope of procurement, from groundworks to final finishes, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Please note this is an Office-based role.
Buyer - Benefits
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE, open to discussion)
28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Career progression opportunities
Supportive commercial team of five.
Interaction with multiple departments and live project teams
Buyer - Role Overview
Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and plant hire from groundworks through to final finishes
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms
Forecast material needs in collaboration with site and project managers
Monitor deliveries, stock levels, and supplier performance
Maintain procurement documentation and accurate records
Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing aligned with project requirements
Work closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure smooth site support
Buyer - Requirements
Proven experience in a buying or procurement role (construction sector preferred)
Knowledge of plant hire and construction materials procurement
Excellent negotiation, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience using SAGE and Collabor8 Online is advantageous (training can be provided)
High attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded and growing contractor, playing a key role in the commercial success of varied and exciting projects.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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