Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Buyer Role Type: Full-time, permanent Location: Kent Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience About the Role We are seeking an experienced M&E Buyer to support a leading building services contractor specialising in full mechanical and electrical installations across residential and commercial projects. You will be key in managing procurement of materials and subcontract services to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors for M&E materials, plant and services (mechanical HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire, controls etc) * Build and maintain relationships with approved vendors, maintaining a preferred supplier list and monitoring supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost) * Issue purchase orders, manage order acknowledgements, track delivery and material availability to align with project programmes * Monitor project costings, liaise with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure materials spend is aligned with budget and approvals * Work with the project team to forecast material requirements, identify long-lead items, mitigate supply chain risk and proactively resolve procurement issues * Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, H&S and quality standards (e.g., specification adherence, correct ...