Buyer

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor near Exeter is seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to manage procurement for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and supporting project teams. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience in construction, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer in the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally experience with procurement software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of materials, plant, and subcontractor packages for multiple projects.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Negotiating best value and ensuring timely delivery of materials to site.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and procurement schedules.
• Assisting project teams with cost reporting and budget control.
• Supporting the development of sustainable procurement practices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Understanding of procurement processes

Relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Construction Buyer

Exeter, Devon

£40,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) benefits

Full‑time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in construction? Our client, a well‑established civil engineering contractor based near Exeter, is seeking a motivated Construction Buyer to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in procurement for a range of infrastructure and groundworks projects across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of materials, plant, and subcontractor packages for multiple projects.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Negotiating best value and ensuring timely delivery of materials to site.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and procurement schedules.
• Assisting project teams with cost reporting and budget control.
• Supporting the development of sustainable procurement practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Buyer in the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally experience with procurement software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £50,000 DOE).
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

How to Apply

If you’re a proactive Buyer looking to take the next step in your career within a respected civil engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. [e-mail] or call 07449947554