Buyer

Fawkes and Reece; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil engineering contractor in Bournemouth is seeking a Buyer to manage material procurement for various projects valued between £500k and £2m. The role includes negotiating supplier prices, ensuring order placements align with project timelines, and participating in project coordination meetings. Candidates must have experience in purchasing within construction and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and a recognition-based compensation package.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Supportive environment

Recognized contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or buying in civil engineering/construction.
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems.
• Proven eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material procurement for ongoing projects.
• Negotiate prices from various suppliers.
• Attend internal coordination meetings for projects.
• Report project costs against the tender.
• Source new suppliers and products.
• Check engineering drawings for compliance.
• Control purchasing administration.
• Manage potential supply problems.

Skills

Material procurement

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Reference: MM206_1764951408
Posted: December 5, 2025

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a growing contractor that works on civil engineering and groundworks projects on behalf of developers and private clients throughout Hampshire and Dorset. They are seeking a Buyer to work on projects are worth between £500k and £2m based on both JCT & NEC contracts. Scope of works includes infrastructure works, footpaths, retaining walls, bridges and drainage etc.

They are seeking a Buyer to join a busy team on various duties that will include:

You will be involved in (but not limited to):

• Responsible for material procurement for several on-going projects
• Obtaining and negotiating quotes /prices from various suppliers
• Working closely with the project team to ensure orders are placed in line with programme
• Attend internal co-ordination meetings for on-going projects
• Regular reporting of project costs against tender
• Sourcing of new suppliers and products
• Checking engineering drawings for discrepancies and compliance with the required material specification
• Control all purchasing administration and ensure all transactions are completed and recorded correctly
• Managing any potential supply problems and work to find solutions

Requirements including skills and qualifications:

Experience working in a purchasing or buying experience within civil engineering/ construction or an similar industry

Be a natural problem solver and be able to use initiative to find solutions

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

The successful candidate will get to work in an outstanding environment, will have multiple opportunities to progress as well as a package that gives you security and recognises your contribution to the business.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Malvin at Fawkes & Reece Southampton or use the link below.