Buyer

TM Green Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TM Green Group in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant or Intermediate Buyer to support civil engineering and groundworks procurement. The role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely deliveries to multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Buyer in construction or groundworks procurement, strong knowledge of related materials, and excellent negotiation and communication skills with an organised, commercially aware approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer in construction or groundworks procurement.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks materials.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Organised, commercially aware with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for groundworks and civil engineering.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate best value.
• Raise purchase orders and ensure timely deliveries to multiple sites.
• Support site teams and the commercial department with material availability and lead times.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement efficiencies.

Skills

Buyer experience

Groundworks materials

Negotiation

Project coordination

Job description

Assistant Buyer or Intermediate Buyer - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

We are working on behalf of a well-established and reputable civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Milton Keynes who are looking to appoint a Buyer to support their growing workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for either:

• An experienced Buyer currently working within construction or groundworks, or
• Someone working for a builders' merchant or materials supplier who is looking to move "client-side" and join a contractor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procuring a range of materials specific to groundworks and civil engineering (e.g. drainage, concrete, aggregates, reinforcement, site consumables)
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating best value
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring timely deliveries to multiple sites
• Supporting site teams and the commercial department with material availability and lead times
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and procurement efficiencies

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Buyer in construction or product knowledge from working with merchants supplying to groundworks/civils contractors
• Strong understanding of groundworks-related materials
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Organised and commercially aware with attention to detail

This is a full-time, permanent role with a successful contractor offering long-term progression and involvement in major residential and commercial developments.