Construction Buyer My client is a leading real estate investment and development company that are currently seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to join their team based in Derry/Londonderry. This is a Full-Time, Permanent position. Working hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5.30pm and Fridays 9am - 5pm (office based). With a salary of £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Job Purpose: You will be responsible for assisting in the procurement of all necessary construction materials for contracted works for all live projects. Essential Criteria: Minimum of 2-3 years of procurement, sourcing or commercial buying experience in the construction sector. Extensive and demonstrable experience of the management of mechanical/electrical ordering. Ability to manage procurement budgets and meet financial targets. Strong IT skills with the use and proficiency of using Microsoft Office - especially Excel. Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and cost reduction strategies. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent negotiating skills. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while working under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision. Proven record of delivering on-time quality work within budget and with minimal supervision. Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative Main Duties and Responsibilities: Sourcing, negotiating, and procuring construction materials while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Identifying and selecting reliable suppliers/contractors for live projects. Ensuring all materials meet required technical specifications and quality standards. Addressing any concerns with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product compatibility. Manage the delivery of all material & plant to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required, through the setting-out of an informative draw-off schedule developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with company objectives. Preparing reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. Liaise with commercial lead to ensure project expenditure is line with budgetary allowance. Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, other construction professionals including site operatives. Work to ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company. Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, all sites are being efficiently serviced, and efficiency remains at the expected high level. Report to the Procurement Manager daily and company directors as required. Skills: Buyer Construction Permanent Derry Londonderry