_{21st January, 2026}

Job Title: Buyer / Purchasing Administrator - Construction
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £35k - £40k per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
 
We're working with a well-established, profitable and credible sub-contractor in the construction industry who have a full order book of projects lined up for next year and going forwards.  They deliver high quality work and benefit from repeat business from Tier 1 contractors.  We are seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Administrator to strengthen their procurement and commercial function.  You'll have experience within a purchasing team in the construction industry and be looking for an exceptional opportunity to develop and progress into a Senior Buyer/Buyer.
 
What you'll be doing as a key member of the purchasing team:

• Support the procurement of materials and subcontractor services for projects
• Raise purchase orders, issue enquiries, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor delivery schedules
• Purchasing administration: processing requisitions, purchase orders, goods-in records, supplier data, updating systems
• Maintain supplier relationships - evaluate performance, check compliance, resolve issues
• Work closely with site and commercial teams to align procurement to project requirements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiencies

What you'll bring to the role:

• Experience in purchasing/purchasing administration within the construction sector
• Good negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong organisational skills, able to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of construction materials would be ideal

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity for development into a Senior Buyer
• A supportive team culture in a stable and growing organisation
• Exposure to high-profile and varied projects

Sound of interest?
 
If you have the experience required, can travel daily to an office based role in the West Midlands, visit sites about once a fortnight and have right to work in the UK, please apply and upload your CV.

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