Details:
- Salary: £300 - 350 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Luton Bedfordshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our growing Residential Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team.
Working alongside Commercial, Project, and Delivery teams, you will take ownership of procurement across multiple residential developments, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and to project specification.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing M&E buying experience who understands residential project demands and can build strong supplier relationships while driving value and programme performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Procure mechanical and electrical materials for residential developments
* Obtain and assess supplier quotations to achieve best value
* Negotiate pricing, lead times, rebates, and supply agreements
* Place and manage purchase orders from enquiry through to delivery
* Coordinate material schedules with project and site teams
* Develop and maintain supplier and manufacturer relationships
* Monitor delivery performance and resolve supply chain issues quickly
* Support commercial teams with cost control and procurement reporting
* Identify opportunities for savings and process improvements
* Ensure procurement activity aligns with project programmes and business targets
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience as a Buyer / Procurement Coordinator / Procurement Manager within Residential M&E or Building Services
* Strong knowledge of M&E materials, suppliers, and procurement processes
* Experience supporting multiple live residential projects simultaneously
* Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
* Strong IT skills including Excel and procurement systems
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