Facilities Buyer

MCR Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment group in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Buyer to handle procurement and vendor relationships. This office-based role requires strong negotiation skills and construction experience is preferred. Join a thriving business with generous holidays and a commitment to growth and success.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Dress down on Fridays

Free eye test voucher

Qualifications

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Construction and facilities experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Price up materials and plant at the tendering stage.
• Create and maintain a database of preferred suppliers.
• Liaise with accounting and place purchase orders.
• Provide suggestions on enhancing efficiencies.

Skills

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Overview

We 20re currently seeking a Facilities Buyer who will specialise in Construction and Facilities to join our MCR office in Manchester. 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, with a strong UK presence and offices in key cities including 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 22 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

Benefits

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

Please note we do not offer hybrid/remote working options; this role is office based/on site depending on your role.