Amy Maguire
Purchaser/Buyer (Construction Materials)
A well-established construction contractor in Cork is seeking an experienced Purchaser / Buyer for a permanent role with a flexible salary based on experience. The Purchaser / Buyer will manage the procurement of construction materials across multiple projects, working with project managers, quantity surveyors, and site teams to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing. This role suits a proactive Buyer with strong negotiation skills and a strategic approach to purchasing.
Role:
- Responsible for purchasing and sourcing all construction-related materials for ongoing and upcoming projects.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate best pricing and terms
- Coordinate with site and project teams to ensure timely delivery
- Monitor stock levels and conduct regular stock takes; maintain communication with site teams and QS on material usage and inventory.
- Obtain product certification and documentation (e.g., DOPs) to ensure compliance with BCAR and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, pricing trends, and material lead times.
- Track and record material costs and procurement activity
- Support and mentor junior buyers or procurement assistants, ensuring continuous development in the role. Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in a Buyer / Purchaser role within construction or building materials supply
- Background with a contractor, developer, or builders’ merchant preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and supply chains
- Excellent negotiation and organisational skills
- Familiar with BCAR and material compliance requirements
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Full clean driving license
- Right to work in ROI
Package:
- Salary circa €50k-€60k
If you are a Purchaser / Buyer considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Amy Maguire for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 27 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.