Buyer

Paisley Site Services; Tees Valley, Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable procurement firm in Teesside is seeking an experienced Buyer to enhance its civil engineering procurement team. The role involves sourcing materials, managing suppliers, and controlling costs to support various projects. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with experience in construction procurement. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including health packages and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cash Health and wellbeing package

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Support for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in construction procurement or buying (groundworks / civil engineering preferred).
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers.
• Good organization and attention to detail managing multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials for construction projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead negotiations on rates, discounts and terms.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Tools

Integrity Procurement System

Job description

Paisley Site Services are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a successful civil engineering procurement team, based in Teesside. You ll support all projects across the group, working closely with site, commercial and finance teams to get the right materials and services at the right price.

Responsibilities

• Material & service procurement: Source and purchase materials and subcontractor services for construction projects, including earthworks, groundworks, civil engineering, geotechnical services and waste management.
• Supplier & subcontractor management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors so pricing, quality, reliability and service stay at the right level.
• Cost control & budgeting: Lead negotiations on rates, discounts and terms to deliver cost savings while supporting project programmes.
• Project support: Work closely with site teams and commercial teams to forecast material needs, schedule deliveries and avoid delays.
• Compliance & sustainability: Make sure procurement activity follows company policies, health and safety requirements and environmental standards.
• Material specification review: Review specifications with engineers and site teams, proposing cost-effective alternatives where appropriate.

Systems & Process Development

• Procurement systems: Use the Integrity Procurement System to raise purchase orders, track procurement activity and keep data accurate.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement improvements to procurement procedures across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction procurement or buying (groundworks / civil engineering preferred).
• Strong communication skills, with confidence dealing with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisation and attention to detail, able to manage multiple orders and enquiries at the same time.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier and site visits across the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package, aligned to experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus UK standard bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase/sell additional holidays.
• Cash Health and wellbeing package (following successful probationary period).
• Life assurance for 2 x basic salary (following successful probationary period).
• Cycle to work scheme (optional by application).
• Group role covering a wide range of projects and suppliers.
• Support for training and professional development (including CIPS by agreement).