Buyer

Tribuild; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Buyer - Civil Engineering to manage procurement activities across multiple work streams in Cumbria. This role involves sourcing materials and services, supporting purchasing and tendering, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience within civil engineering or construction, along with strong negotiation skills. The salary for this position ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, plus a car allowance of £5,060.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement activities within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of commercial practices and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a complex delivery environment with multiple suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across multiple work streams.
• Source materials and services aligned to project requirements.
• Support purchasing, tendering, and supplier negotiation.
• Maintain compliance with procurement governance standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and cost control.

Skills

Procurement experience within civil engineering or construction

Strong commercial understanding

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple suppliers

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Job description

Buyer - Civil Engineering

I am supporting a Tier One contractor delivering a major long term nuclear civils programme in Cumbria. The project includes complex civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks and multi discipline interfaces.

We are looking for a Buyer who can support procurement activity across a wide range of construction materials, subcontract packages and specialist suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a high performing commercial and delivery environment.

Role overview

• Manage procurement activities across multiple work streams
• Source materials and services aligned to project requirements
• Support purchasing, tendering and supplier negotiation
• Maintain compliance with procurement governance standards
• Work with commercial, engineering and logistics teams
• Monitor supplier performance and cost control

What we are looking for

• Procurement experience within civil engineering or construction
• Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers across a complex delivery environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Due to the nature of the programme, you must be able to obtain SC clearance.

Package

Salary £40,000 to £45,000 plus car allowance £5,060.

Please apply with an updated CV.