Buyer Groundworks and Civil Engineering

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Buyer

Groundworks and Civil Engineering

£35k - £55k 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. With a turnover of circa £60m, they are expanding.

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 development and progression
• Clear pathway to Senior Buyer
• No blame culture
• Job security through high levels of repeat business

As a 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, concreate 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

Apply now, don’t worry if you CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.