Construction Buyer

Mcr Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment firm in Manchester is seeking a Construction Buyer to specialize in procurement. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, price materials during tenders, and assist various departments with cost efficiencies. This role offers competitive annual leave and additional benefits, making it an exciting opportunity within a thriving business.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Dress down on Fridays

Free eye test voucher

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and suppliers.
• Experience in negotiating payment terms and rebates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and numerical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Price materials and plant at the tendering stage.
• Partner with reliable vendors and maintain supplier database.
• Liaise with Accounting for purchase orders.
• Conduct cost-saving inquiries for other departments.
• Manage both direct and indirect procurement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re currently seeking aConstruction Buyerwho willspecialise in Constructionto join our MCR office inManchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced thriving business with opportunities for growth and development. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with MCR Property Group and contribute to our mission of creating enduring value in the property market, we'd love to hear from you.

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.

We are entering an exhilarating phase of growth and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate. Join us in these promising times and be part of a team committed to growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Price up all materials and plant at the tendering stage for projects and supply prices
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers and create, and maintain a database of preferred suppliers, ensuring good relationships are maintained with the ‘key’ vendors.
• Liaise with the Accounting function and place material purchase orders/invoices
• Assist other departments with queries and packages to seek potential cost savings.
• Involved in both direct and indirect procurement. Provide suggestions on further enhancing efficiencies.
• Perform any reasonable duties as requested by your manager

Requirements

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best deals, payment terms and rebates.
• Analytical and numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve/set targets.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Construction and Facilities experience would be preferred.

MCR Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 with every completed year to a maximum 25 days
• Your Birthday off
• Dress down on a Friday
• Free eye test voucher