- Job Reference: JMBYS080926
- Job Title: Buyer-Main Contractor
- Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
- Location: Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Buyer
Are you looking Buyer role? Interested in working for a prestigious Main Contractor that deliver high-quality projects.
VANRATH are looking for candidates to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering world-class construction projects across the UK and Ireland? Our client, a respected leader in the construction industry, is seeking a skilled Buyer to drive their procurement operations and help sustain their reputation for excellence.
Salary / Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Opportunities for career progression
- Flexible working arrangements
Client
This well-established construction company operates across the UK and Ireland, specialising in large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects. With a sizable and dynamic team, they focus on innovation, quality, and safety. Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where your expertise makes a real impact on project success and company growth. .
About you
- 3+ years’ experience in purchasing within a construction environment
- Proven understanding of procurement processes, especially in subcontract packages
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; IT literate
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Well-organised, proactive, and confident in managing multiple priorities
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Flexible regarding site locations within the UK & Ireland
- Hold the right to work in the UK
What you’ll do
- Manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontract packages to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including onboarding new vendors
- Identify potential supply issues early and communicate risks to project teams
- Support supplier verification, validation, and performance management processes
- Drive cost savings initiatives through process improvements and alternative sourcing
- Ensure all purchase requisitions and orders are processed efficiently and accurately
- Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and maintain traceability
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Mid Ulster or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact James McIntosh for a confidential discussion
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