MEP Project Buyer in City of London, London

MEP Project Buyer - London - c£55-60k + £4.5k car allowance + bonus

I am currently seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join the Procurement team within a tier one MEP Sub-contractor. The role involves managing procurement activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from tendering and pre-construction through to delivery and completion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve best value and minimise risk.
• Source and procure materials, equipment and subcontractor/supply chain solutions competitively.
• Ensure purchases meet project budgets, quality standards, specifications and programme deadlines.
• Engage suppliers early during tendering and pre-construction to secure capacity and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with commercial, operational, project and pre-construction teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings and improved procurement performance.
• Support projects across multiple regions.

Skills and experience required

• Experience in procurement within construction, engineering or the M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) sector.
• Understanding of project procurement processes and commercial requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying savings, reducing risk and improving value.
• Additional requirements
• Travel to project sites and regional offices when required.
• Occasional overnight stays.

Overall summary
This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced construction or M&E procurement professional to take responsibility for project purchasing and supply chain management. The role offers exposure to major UK engineering and construction projects, involvement in strategic procurement initiatives and opportunities for career development within a growing business.

Key focus: Delivering cost-effective procurement, building strong supplier relationships, managing commercial risk and ensuring materials and equipment are available to support successful project delivery.

For further information contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London