Buyer - Fitout & Joinery
Posted by Cityscape Recruitment
£40,000 – £55,000 a year
Nationwide · Permanent
Company: Fit-Out & Interiors Employer
Location: North West London | Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
The Buyer will take ownership of material procurement across multiple fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects, ensuring materials are secured competitively, delivered on programme and aligned with project budgets. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional looking for a clear route towards Senior Buyer as the business continues to grow.
This employer specialises in commercial fit-out, refurbishment and interiors projects. They have an established supply chain and are investing in their procurement function, creating genuine long-term progression opportunities for the right individual.
What You Will Do
The Buyer will play a key role in supporting project delivery through effective procurement and supply chain management.
- Procure construction materials, plant and consumables across multiple live fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
- Manage purchase orders from initial enquiry through to delivery and invoice reconciliation.
- Liaise with project, site and commercial teams to coordinate material requirements and programmes.
- Monitor supplier performance, material expenditure and procurement activities against project budgets.
- Resolve supply chain issues, material shortages and delivery challenges to maintain project timelines.
- Experience as a Buyer within construction, fit-out, interiors, joinery or refurbishment environments.
- Demonstrable experience procuring construction materials for multiple concurrent live projects.
- Strong commercial negotiation experience dealing directly with manufacturers, merchants and suppliers.
- Good understanding of construction material supply chains, lead times and market pricing.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and procurement or project management software systems.
- Be available to start within a short timeframe to support an urgent business requirement.
- Experience working on commercial office, hospitality or high-end interior fit-out projects.
- Knowledge of supplier performance monitoring and procurement reporting processes.
- Exposure to cost tracking, budget monitoring and spend analysis activities.
- Working knowledge of construction contracts and procurement procedures.
- Salary of £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
- Clear progression pathway towards Senior Buyer.
- Opportunity to join a growing and expanding business.
- Involvement across a diverse portfolio of fit-out and interiors projects.
Contact the Cityscape recruitment team to apply for the Buyer position or to ask questions about the role.
Cityscape is recruiting on behalf of a fit-out and interiors business, please call Emily on (phone number removed)
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