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Your new company
Hays are working with a well‑established specialist contractor, who are experiencing sustained growth and expanding their operations. As part of this development, they are seeking a Buyer to join their procurement team on a full‑time, permanent basis at their Belfast headquarters.

Your new role
In this role, you will support a range of bespoke, design‑led construction projects by managing procurement activity from sourcing through to delivery. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with project, design and operations teams to plan procurement activity aligned to project specifications.
• Ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within agreed cost parameters, and in line with quality standards.
• Maintaining and updating approved supplier records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Raising purchase orders, monitoring order progress and proactively flagging risks or delays.
• Identifying cost‑saving opportunities through analysis, benchmarking, and supplier review.
• Overseeing supplier performance and maintaining strong, effective supplier relationships.
• Resolving any pricing, delivery, quality, or invoicing discrepancies, including escalating non‑conformances where required.
• Tracking order values, capturing variations and communicating changes to the wider project team.
• Providing support to estimating and commercial colleagues on pricing queries and tender submissions.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 4 years’ experience in a procurement or buying position, ideally within construction, engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience using an ERP system.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with confidence to contribute ideas for process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships.

What you'll get in return

• Company pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Opportunity to join a growing business with long‑term career development potential

What you need to do now
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