Buyer

Matchtech Group; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Buyer (Procurement) for Civils/Infrastructure to deliver end-to-end buying support on live projects across water, transport and built environment sectors in the UK.

You will source materials, negotiate with suppliers, run evaluations, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme, quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong negotiation, budget awareness and proactive stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a buying/procurement role (ideally civils/construction/engineering; exposure to Water or Rail beneficial).
• Negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
• Commercial awareness; comfortable controlling/monitoring budgets.
• Confident communicator with professional stakeholder management/telephone manner.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office + purchasing systems).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Buying / procurement delivery across live projects.
• Procure construction materials, services and plant.
• Run supplier selection, quote evaluation, negotiation (price/terms/logistics).
• Provide commercial support on the packages/contracts you buy.
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to deliver a "right-first-time" service.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget control

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Education

CIPS qualification

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

A privately owned Tier 1 civil engineering & infrastructure contractor (40+ years in the UK; ~1,200+ employees) delivering design, civils and maintenance services across:

• Water
• Transport
• Built Environment
• Energy

Delivery model: Strong self-delivery model with in-house delivery and support teams.

Specialist capability (examples): tunnelling, MEICA, temporary/permanent design, steel fabrication, signage design/fabrication, H&S/PPE products.

Delivery environment: frameworks, alliances/JVs, and standalone projects.

Why join (high level)

• Long-term secured workload through major frameworks / infrastructure programmes
• Range of civils + mechanical/electrical schemes across large UK infrastructure clients
• Strong internal progression / development focus
• People-first employer culture (IIP-accredited environment referenced)

Role: Buyer (Procurement) - Civils/Infrastructure

Purpose of the role

Deliver end-to-end buying support across live projects-sourcing, negotiating and ordering materials, services and plant equipment-to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme, budget, quality, safety and compliance. The role is stakeholder-facing, working closely with site teams, regional support, and the wider procurement function.

Key responsibilities

• Buying / procurement delivery
• Procure construction materials, services and plant across operational sectors
• Run supplier selection, quote evaluation, negotiation (price/terms/logistics)
• Provide commercial support on the packages/contracts you buy
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to deliver a \"right-first-time\" service (safety, quality, programme, commercials, best value)
• Support internal stakeholders with product/commercial awareness throughout the construction lifecycle
• Maintain continuous communication with the procurement team to monitor progress and resolve issues quickly
• Keep procurement activity aligned to purchasing strategy and ensure an auditable trailMarket & supply chain
• Track market trends, product developments and supply chain innovation; engage external partners
• Support category/commodity activity as directed by Senior BuyerGovernance / ways of working
• Operate within financial approval levels and procurement procedures
• Manage workload priorities to maximise efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Trainee/Assistant Buyers (development/knowledge share)
• Maintain positive supplier relationshipsAdmin / reporting
• Maintain accurate purchasing/order and supply chain records (purchase order systems/processes)
• Provide reporting/data/KPI inputs as required (including analysis for approvals)

Candidate profile

Essential

• Relevant experience in a similar buying/procurement role (ideally civils/construction/engineering; exposure to Water or Rail beneficial)
• Negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships
• Commercial awareness; comfortable controlling/monitoring budgets
• Confident communicator with professional stakeholder management/telephone manner
• Strong IT skills (MS Office + purchasing systems)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; meets deadlines
• Uses initiative, works well in a team
• Strong attention to detail (orders + contractual obligations)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• CIPS qualified / working towards
• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience)

Package / benefits

• Competitive salary
• pension
• life assurance
• private medical
• 25 days annual leave
• bank holidays (plus service/loyalty recognition)
• volunteering time
• EAP wellbeing support
• flexible benefits (salary sacrifice)
• vehicle/car allowance scheme (role dependent)
• leadership/management training
• structured performance reviewscontinuous service awards