Buyer

Amcogiffen; Hanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

Career Progression

Safe & Inclusive Workplace

Employee Forums

Job summary

Amcogiffen is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its central procurement team in the UK. You will source, negotiate, and place orders, supporting frameworks and cost-saving initiatives while building strong supplier relationships across rail and civil engineering projects.

You will contribute to supplier performance reviews, data analysis, and compliance, helping to deliver value on critical UK contracts and site-based activities.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience within Rail/Civil Engineering environments.
• Strong negotiation skills to drive cost efficiencies.
• Ability to process data and assess supplier performance.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and computer proficiency.
• CIPS accreditation or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Negotiation: review requisitions, negotiate contracts, place orders per procedures.
• Strategic Procurement: support frameworks, trading agreements, cost-saving initiatives.
• Supplier Engagement: run meetings, gather feedback, conduct 360-degree reviews.
• Process Improvement: mentor junior staff and handle amendments and invoices.
• Compliance & Oversight: authorise orders within delegated authority, ensure best practices.
• Analysis & Reporting: monitor supplier performance and provide insights for strategy.
• Site & Contract Support: visit sites and review subcontract orders.

Skills

Proven experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisation

CIPS Accreditation

Adaptability

Leadership

Job description

Buyer

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering

Are you an experienced Buyer with a passion for procurement in rail, civil engineering and construction? This is your opportunity to become an integral part of our fast-paced procurement and supply chain team, supporting critical projects across Scotland.

About Us

Join a dynamic procurement and supply chain environment that plays a vital role in supporting framework and project teams throughout the UK. Led by our Procurement Director, our central procurement team consists of regional Supply Chain Managers and procurement professionals, including Assistant Buyers, Buyers, and Senior Buyers. We drive procurement strategy and execute day-to-day operations for a variety of contracts spanning rail, civil engineering, environmental, M&E, power & energy and rail systems.

The Role

As a Buyer, you’ll be a key player within our central procurement team, reporting to the Senior Buyer for the region. Your expertise in procurement will ensure seamless supply chain management while fostering positive relationships with key partners and suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing & Negotiation: Reviewing requisitions, negotiating contracts, and placing orders to meet business needs while ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Strategic Procurement: Supporting the Supply Chain Manager and Senior Buyer in executing Frameworks, Trading Agreements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Supplier Engagement: Conducting supplier meetings, gathering site feedback, and maintaining high-performance standards through 360-degree supplier reviews.
• Process Improvement: Driving Assistant Buyer participation in handling amendments and invoice queries while mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Compliance & Oversight: Authorising and committing orders within delegated authority levels, ensuring best practices, and challenging inefficiencies.
• Analysis & Reporting: Monitoring supplier performance, conducting data analysis, and providing valuable insights to the procurement strategy.
• Site & Contract Support: Visiting sites, reviewing subcontract orders/vendor assessments, and delivering added value through smart procurement practices.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you should have previous experience as a Buyer, procuring a diverse range of plant and materials. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven Experience: Previous purchasing experience, ideally within Rail/Civil Engineering environments.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: A proactive approach to securing the best agreements and driving cost efficiencies.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to process data, assess supplier performance, and contribute to procurement strategy.
• Communication & Organisation: Excellent interpersonal skills, strong computer proficiency, and a structured approach to work.
• CIPS Accreditation: Holding or working towards a CIPS qualification, or demonstrable compensatory experience.
• Adaptability & Leadership: Ability to mentor junior staff, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – Negotiable depending on experience
• Generous Holiday Package – 25 days (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme – Company contributory pension plan
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Health Benefits – Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Career Progression – A well-structured support system fostering professional development and long-term career growth
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace – A company culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being
• Employee Forums – A voice for every team member to influence company decisions

Take the next step in your career and be part of a forward-thinking procurement team that drives success in rail and civil engineering!