Buyer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking a skilled Buyer to join their procurement team in Lewes, UK. The ideal candidate will manage procurement activities, build strong supplier relationships, and support multiple projects efficiently. This is a detail-oriented role that requires proven experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of procurement software being a plus. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing materials, services, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Support project teams to understand requirements and provide procurement solutions aligned with schedules.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Do you enjoy managing supplier relationships and ensuring projects have the materials they need, on time and on budget? Are you ready to take ownership of procurement processes and make a real impact on project delivery?

A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking for a skilled Buyer to join their procurement team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can support multiple projects, source efficiently, and maintain strong supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing materials, services, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Support project teams to understand requirements and provide procurement solutions aligned with schedules.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Assist with tendering, supplier evaluations, and cost-control initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing procedures.
• Good organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with procurement software is a plus.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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