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Buyer Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Buildout Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in groundworks is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their expanding team. This role offers a laid-back culture and a clear pathway for career advancement. You will leverage your negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships and ensure the procurement of high-quality materials. With a focus on job security and a no-blame culture, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow within a supportive environment. If you have a background in construction purchasing and are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Laid-back culture
Opportunities for career advancement
Job security
No blame culture

Qualifications

  • Experience in procurement within construction or groundworks.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project procurement of materials and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Liaise with on-site teams to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare quotations, proposals, and maintain cost reports.

Skills

Negotiation Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge of Aggregates
Knowledge of Asphalt
Knowledge of Concrete
Knowledge of Drainage Purchasing

Job description

Buyer

Groundworks and Civil Engineering

GBP32k - GBP46k plus package

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environment
  • Growing sustainably, they’re expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career advancement
  • Clear pathway for continued progression to Senior Buyer and beyond
  • No blame culture
  • Job security through high levels of repeat business

As an Assistant Buyer you’ll be:

  • Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
  • Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
  • Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
  • Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
  • Ensuring health and safety compliance
  • Identifying new potential suppliers and products
  • Preparing quotations and proposals
  • Attending team meetings and site visits
  • Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Must haves:

  • Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchants
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams

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