Are you a Buyer in the construction industry with immediate availability to undertake a 6 month contract based in Newbridge? Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to provide short-term procurement support for approximately 6 months in Newbridge. This role is key to ensuring continuity across multiple ongoing residential developments. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day buying activity, supplier relationships and cost control, ensuring materials are procured efficiently to keep projects on track. Responsibilities will include: Managing procurement across several live sites, covering materials and plant hire. Liaising with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Managers to ensure timely ordering of materials. Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best possible terms on price, quality and lead times. Assessing supplier performance and maintaining strong relationships with the existing supply chain. Supporting budget management and cost reporting to keep projects within financial targets. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and more efficient procurement processes. Ensuring materials are being delivered to site in line with programme schedules. What you will need to succeed: Strong knowledge of building materials and suppliers. Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and hit the ground running. Strong communication and organisational skills. Experience using COINS would be advantageous but not essential. Must be immediately available to start. We are looking for those with previous experience who can commit to the duration of the 6 month contract. If you are organised, have strong IT skills and are looking for a role to take you into the new year, then this might just be for you. Reach out to Samantha today for more information. Pettigrew Recruitment Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Pettigrew Recruitment Group is also an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on their website.