1,968 Materials Buyer jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is a key player in the procurement supply chain sector, currently seeking a Materials Buyer to join their team in Glasgow. This permanent role offers hybrid working and focuses on supporting multiple projects by sourcing materials, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely deliveries.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to understand procurement needs
• Support the development of project procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead tender processes, including ITTs/RFQs and evaluations
• Place orders and expedite deliveries to meet project timelines
• Analyse market trends and risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on commercial terms, service levels, and contractual conditions
• Ensure compliance with frameworks to mitigate risk and optimise value
• Manage committed project costs to minimise business exposure

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, resolving supply and service issues
• Ensure supplier compliance with Health & Safety obligations
• Act as the primary escalation point for supply chain issues

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulations
• Implement best practices and drive continuous process improvement
• Promote sustainable procurement aligned with business values and ESG objectives
• Maintain and optimise the P2P system for data accuracy
• Support internal and external audits

• Prepare regional reports on procurement performance
• Represent the department professionally in all interactions
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Share best practices and drive continuous improvement
• Proactively manage your continuous professional development

Essential:

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery
• Self-starter with confidence to represent the Procurement function independently
• Commercially astute with an understanding of cost drivers and risk
• Skilled in networking and exerting positive business influence
• Committed to ethical procurement practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrates and champions the company's core values and behaviours

Desirable:

• CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification
• Qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement, or a related field
• Developing knowledge of construction materials, logistics, and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices
• Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, construction, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass

If you are a skilled buyer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Glasgow.

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experiencedMaterials Buyer to strengthen their team based in the Stepps area of Glasgow

Benefits

-A competitive salary

-Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)

-Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

-25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

-Contribution Pension scheme

-Life Assurance

-Health Insurance

-Private Medical Insurance

-And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Materials Buyer role:

The Materials and Services Buyer is responsible for delivering procurement activities across multiple projects within a region. This includes sourcing materials, negotiating terms, placing of orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support our projects. The role plays a critical part in cost control, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency

Sourcing Materials and Services:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to identify procurement needs.
• Develop project procurement strategies/plans aligned with business goals.
• Lead tender processes (ITTs/RFQs) and supplier evaluations.
• Place orders and expedite deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Analyse market trends and risks for informed sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, service levels, and contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with client and company frameworks.
• Manage committed project costs to mitigate financial risk.

Supply Chain Management:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Resolve supply and service issues, act as primary escalation point.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Health & Safety obligations.

Process Management & Improvement:

• Adhere to procurement policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Drive best practices and continuous process improvements.
• Promote sustainable procurement aligned with ESG objectives.
• Maintain and optimise the P2P system with accurate data.
• Support internal and external audits.

Performance, Reporting & Representation:

• Prepare regional procurement performance reports.
• Represent the department professionally with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Share best practices and drive innovation.
• Undertake additional duties, training, or working hours as required.
• Proactively manage professional development through networking, conferences, and training.

Materials Buyer requirements:

Essential:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of building strong relationships across functions, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach to procurement, ensuring delivery aligns with business needs.
• Proactive self-starter, confident in representing the Procurement function independently.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of cost drivers and risk management.
• Skilled networker, able to exert positive influence across the business.
• Dedicated to ethical procurement practices in line with CIPS Ethical Policy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a demonstrable history of effective application.
• Embodies and promotes the company's core values and behaviours

If you are looking for a fantasticMaterials Buyer opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now' button.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for aMaterials Buyer to join our clients busy buying team!

Our client is a well established, reputable, nationwide plumbing & heating contractor looking to expand it's buying department with the appointment of a Materials Buyer.

We are pleased to be able to offer this role on a full-time, permanent basis.

If successful, you'll be employed directly by.

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My client is currently seeking a permanent Construction Buyer / Office Manager, based in the Worcester region. 

As a Construction Buyer, you will collaborate closely with our project site teams and procurement department to conduct essential take offs and tender preparations for material supply to our ongoing sites. The job role will be split 70/30, the other function being an overall Office Manager (30%). NB All applicants MUST have knowledge / previous experience of purchasing construction materials, namely; Concrete, Aggregate and Drainage / Pipework. 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Buyer / Office Manager to join the team, responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process across a range of construction projects. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, preparing accurate material schedules and quantity take-offs, and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will analyse quotations, negotiate competitive prices, and place timely orders for materials and plant, ensuring alignment with project programmes. Close coordination with the commercial team is essential to support the preparation of working budgets and ongoing cost analysis, with a focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.

The Construction Buyer / Office Manager will liaise closely with site management to coordinate material deliveries, monitor usage, and address any losses or damages to reduce waste and excess expenditure. This role also involves maintaining a comprehensive purchasing information system, managing a supply chain database and approved contractor list, and producing accurate reports on plant hire and procurement performance. A strong commitment to Health & Safety compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective communication across teams is vital for success in this role.

Key Duties:

• Procurement strategy development and implementation.
• Create material lists for each project.
• Work closely with the commercial team to prepare the working budget.
• Liaise with Site Management to co-ordinate material deliveries to enable construction work to proceed to agreed programme.
• Cost analysis of projects identification of cost engineering solution.
• Material and procurement tracking.
• Negotiate prices for new and existing materials.

Essential skills:

• Methodical approach to work.
• Proven experience in an procurement role.
• Strong organisation with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• High level of professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others
• IT literate, able to use Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Word. Able to navigate new softwares.

Requirements:

• 2 year minimum in the construction industry (preferred)
• 1 year minimum in purchasing/buying role (preferred)

My client is currently seeking a permanent Construction Buyer / Office Manager, based in the Worcester region. 

As a Construction Buyer, you will collaborate closely with our project site teams and procurement department to conduct essential take offs and tender preparations for material supply to our ongoing sites. The job role will be split 70/30, the other function being an overall Office Manager (30%). NB All applicants MUST have knowledge / previous experience of purchasing construction materials, namely; Concrete, Aggregate and Drainage / Pipework. 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Buyer / Office Manager to join the team, responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process across a range of construction projects. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, preparing accurate material schedules and quantity take-offs, and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will analyse quotations, negotiate competitive prices, and place timely orders for materials and plant, ensuring alignment with project programmes. Close coordination with the commercial team is essential to support the preparation of working budgets and ongoing cost analysis, with a focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.

The Construction Buyer / Office Manager will liaise closely with site management to coordinate material deliveries, monitor usage, and address any losses or damages to reduce waste and excess expenditure. This role also involves maintaining a comprehensive purchasing information system, managing a supply chain database and approved contractor list, and producing accurate reports on plant hire and procurement performance. A strong commitment to Health & Safety compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective communication across teams is vital for success in this role.

Key Duties:

• Procurement strategy development and implementation.
• Create material lists for each project.
• Work closely with the commercial team to prepare the working budget.
• Liaise with Site Management to co-ordinate material deliveries to enable construction work to proceed to agreed programme.
• Cost analysis of projects identification of cost engineering solution.
• Material and procurement tracking.
• Negotiate prices for new and existing materials.

Essential skills:

• Methodical approach to work.
• Proven experience in an procurement role.
• Strong organisation with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• High level of professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others
• IT literate, able to use Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Word. Able to navigate new softwares.

Requirements:

• 2 year minimum in the construction industry (preferred)
• 1 year minimum in purchasing/buying role (preferred)

Senior Strategic Buyer (Materials)

Location : Staffordshire

Industry: Automotive

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive 45-55k dependent on experience

Benefits: Holiday, Pension, Dental, Health, Life Insurance

Other: Relocation package provided

About the Role

We are seeking a technically astute and commercially driven Senior Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing strategy for metal materials and cast components used across a range of automotive systems, from power train to chassis and structural assemblies.

This is a key role in our clients procurement team, with a focus on securing high-quality ferrous and non-ferrous materials , precision castings , forgings , and machined parts to support their expanding vehicle programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sourcing strategies for materials including aluminium, steel, iron, and speciality alloys used in cast and machined components.
• Manage procurement for sand, die, investment and pressure castings , along with forged and CNC machined metal parts .
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers across global markets, ensuring performance in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Conduct market analysis and monitor commodity trends affecting metal prices and supply chain risks.
• Negotiate complex contracts and long-term agreements, delivering cost savings and commercial stability.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with technical and project requirements.
• Support product launches and engineering changes with robust sourcing and lead time planning.

About You

• Substantial experience in a strategic procurement role within the automotive, aerospace, or heavy engineering sectors , with a focus on metal materials and castings .
• Deep understanding of metal fabrication processes , including foundry operations, heat treatment, and machining.
• Strong commercial acumen, supplier negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Technical literacy with the ability to interpret drawings, material specs, and tolerances.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier development capabilities.
• Engineering or materials science degree preferred; CIPS or similar qualification is advantageous.

Why Join?

• Be at the core of sourcing critical materials for a global brand.
• Join a progressive team driving sustainable, cost-effective material strategies.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and great career development.
• Work on projects that define the next generation of excellence.