Buyer

CPR Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

CPXR in Folkestone is seeking a hands-on Buyer for civil engineering and groundworks projects. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships and place purchase orders to support busy project teams.

You’ll negotiate quotations, monitor costs and lead times while coordinating with QS, estimators and site teams. The role offers varied civil projects and opportunities for progression within an established subcontractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer or Procurement Buyer.
• Background within civil engineering, groundworks or construction.
• Experience procuring construction materials and subcontract services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of construction procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, plant and subcontract services
• Obtain and negotiate competitive quotations from suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an effective supply chain
• Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements
• Monitor costs, lead times and material availability
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Teams
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication with suppliers

Job description

BUYER - CIVIL ENGINEERING / GROUNDWORKS

Location: Folkestone, Kent

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for a Buyer to join an established civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor based in Folkestone. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking to take on greater responsibility within a busy procurement environment. You'll be responsible for sourcing materials, managing suppliers and supporting the commercial and operational teams across a range of civil engineering projects. The company offers a stable working environment, varied projects and opportunities for career progression.

THE ROLE

• Source and procure materials, plant and subcontract services
• Obtain and negotiate competitive quotations from suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an effective supply chain
• Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements
• Monitor costs, lead times and material availability
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Teams
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer or Procurement Buyer
• Background within civil engineering, groundworks or construction
• Experience procuring construction materials and subcontract services
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams
• Knowledge of construction procurement processes

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £65,000 DOE
• Company benefits package
• Established and growing business
• Varied civil engineering and groundworks projectsTraining and career progression

Relevant job titles: Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Construction Buyer, Civil Engineering Buyer