Buyer
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Project Buyer
Reading | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Construction procurement experience essential
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple live projects and building strong supplier relationships. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project delivery across the UK and internationally.
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll take ownership of purchasing activities from supplier sourcing and negotiation through to expediting deliveries, managing supply chain risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Source materials, goods and services to support multiple construction projects
* Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements to achieve best value
* Manage purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through Sage 200
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets
* Identify new suppliers and products to support business growth and innovation
* Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply chain risks
* Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure project deadlines are met
* Analyse spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
* Support invoice resolution and supplier payment processes
* Produce procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing data
About You
* Minimum 3 years' procurement or buying experience within the construction sector
* Strong experience supporting project-based procurement activities
* Able to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines simultaneously
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Experience working with Sage 200 and Excel
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident working with project, design and operational teams
* Full UK driving licence
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking business where procurement is recognised as a key function, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, supplier strategy and business growth
Reading | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Construction procurement experience essential
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple live projects and building strong supplier relationships. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project delivery across the UK and internationally.
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll take ownership of purchasing activities from supplier sourcing and negotiation through to expediting deliveries, managing supply chain risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Source materials, goods and services to support multiple construction projects
* Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements to achieve best value
* Manage purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through Sage 200
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets
* Identify new suppliers and products to support business growth and innovation
* Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply chain risks
* Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure project deadlines are met
* Analyse spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
* Support invoice resolution and supplier payment processes
* Produce procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing data
About You
* Minimum 3 years' procurement or buying experience within the construction sector
* Strong experience supporting project-based procurement activities
* Able to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines simultaneously
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Experience working with Sage 200 and Excel
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident working with project, design and operational teams
* Full UK driving licence
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking business where procurement is recognised as a key function, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, supplier strategy and business growth
Reference: 225293567
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Buyer
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Project Buyer
Reading | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Construction procurement experience essential
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple live projects and building strong supplier relationships. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project delivery across the UK and internationally.
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll take ownership of purchasing activities from supplier sourcing and negotiation through to expediting deliveries, managing supply chain risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Source materials, goods and services to support multiple construction projects
* Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements to achieve best value
* Manage purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through Sage 200
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets
* Identify new suppliers and products to support business growth and innovation
* Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply chain risks
* Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure project deadlines are met
* Analyse spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
* Support invoice resolution and supplier payment processes
* Produce procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing data
About You
* Minimum 3 years' procurement or buying experience within the construction sector
* Strong experience supporting project-based procurement activities
* Able to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines simultaneously
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Experience working with Sage 200 and Excel
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident working with project, design and operational teams
* Full UK driving licence
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking business where procurement is recognised as a key function, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, supplier strategy and business growth
Reading | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Construction procurement experience essential
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, managing multiple live projects and building strong supplier relationships. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time to support project delivery across the UK and internationally.
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you'll take ownership of purchasing activities from supplier sourcing and negotiation through to expediting deliveries, managing supply chain risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Source materials, goods and services to support multiple construction projects
* Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements to achieve best value
* Manage purchasing requisitions and purchase orders through Sage 200
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across UK and international markets
* Identify new suppliers and products to support business growth and innovation
* Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and supply chain risks
* Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure project deadlines are met
* Analyse spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
* Support invoice resolution and supplier payment processes
* Produce procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing data
About You
* Minimum 3 years' procurement or buying experience within the construction sector
* Strong experience supporting project-based procurement activities
* Able to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines simultaneously
* Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
* Experience working with Sage 200 and Excel
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Confident working with project, design and operational teams
* Full UK driving licence
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.
In return, you'll join a supportive and forward-thinking business where procurement is recognised as a key function, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, supplier strategy and business growth
Reference: 225293567
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