Buyer - Subcontracts & Materials | Construction | £42k

Buyer - Subcontracts & Materials | Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects | Direct Procurement | West Sussex / East Sussex (Hybrid) | c.£37,000 - 42,000 + Company Car + Package

If you are interested in seizing this unique and exciting Construction Buyer opportunity, please apply here or send your CV to Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk.

I am currently partnered with a prestigious £Multi-Billion Construction & Infrastructure giant who boast a staggering global footprint. Due to a period of sustained growth and the frequent Investment and acquisition of new business, this Award-Winning Construction firm seeks a Buyer for Subcontracts, Materials, Capital Equipment & Site Services to bolster their ranks across major Construction & Infrastructure projects.

Typified by their people-centric and purpose-led approach, this market-leading Construction & Infrastructure firm specializes in commercial and project management across Major Works. They leverage a wealth of experience, resources, and procurement expertise to add value across multiple verticals such as Transportation, Energy, Defence, Social Infrastructure, and Civil Engineering.

The role will be primarily responsible for overseeing the entire procurement process, including sourcing subcontracts, materials, equipment, and plant for a designated area within the business unit. Additionally, the role may involve providing support on other contracts within the business unit as needed. Key responsibilities include preparing RFQs, managing and assessing responses, and providing recommendations for awarding contracts.

If you're an ambitious Junior Buyer, Procurement Officer, Buyer, or Procurement Specialist with subcontract experience looking for a change or seeking career development, this Buyer role represents an exciting avenue to explore.

Buyer Required Background:

• End-to-end procurement experience within a Construction, Major Projects, Rail, Defence, Capex, Infrastructure, Real Estate type field (open to categories covered).
• Experience with subcontracts is essential.
• Experience of Oracle R12 and Jaeger Bravo would be advantageous.
• Confident communicator, problem-solving skills, and strong stakeholder/client management.
• Sound commercial acumen and ability to negotiate both commercial deals and contractual T&Cs.
• Ability to work at pace within a project-based environment.
• CIPS qualified or working towards preferable.
• Must have right to work in the UK.