Buyer

Gold Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-and-build contractor is looking for a Buyer for civil engineering materials in Manchester. You will manage procurement activities across water infrastructure projects, focusing on sourcing and supplier management. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, along with hybrid working arrangements and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous salary package

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong skills in negotiation and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities across regional projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cost control

Job description

Buyer (Civil Engineering (Materials)) - Major Utilities Framework Manchester £35,000 to £45,000 + car & package A leading design-and-build contractor in the UK water sector is strengthening its regional procurement function to meet increased project demand across a key framework in the North West. Operating within a high-value, long-term alliance, the business is focused on governance, efficiency, and strategic procurement delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, rapidly growing business with a growing pipeline of work ahead.

Role Overview

The Materials Buyer will manage procurement activities across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects for a large framework spanning the North West. The role covers sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and cost control, ensuring material and service delivery aligns with operational and commercial objectives. Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, the position combines strategic procurement execution with tactical supplier engagement. The Buyer will be offered a position that includes excellent career prospects, fantastic work life balance (hybrid working arrangements) and a generous salary & package.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities across regional projects
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives

Manage tender pr...