Strategic Construction Buyer — Lead Supplier Negotiations

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ringwood is seeking a Buyer to join their team. This role requires proven procurement experience, especially in construction or civil engineering. The Buyer will negotiate supplier orders, maintain key relationships, and manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management and commercial awareness, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Inclusivity and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying, ideally in construction or civil engineering.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials and supplier networks.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to develop orders for live jobs.
• Maintain working relationships with key suppliers.
• Process orders for goods and services as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Procurement systems

Microsoft applications

Job description

A leading construction company in Ringwood is seeking a Buyer to join their team. This role requires proven procurement experience, especially in construction or civil engineering. The Buyer will negotiate supplier orders, maintain key relationships, and manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management and commercial awareness, fostering a supportive work environment.