Buyer

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; Ullock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tier One contractor in the UK is seeking a Buyer for a civil engineering project. The Buyer will manage procurement activities, source construction materials, and support supplier negotiations within a complex and high-performing environment. Candidates should have procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple suppliers. A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 with a car allowance of £5,060 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to handle multiple suppliers in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across multiple work streams.
• Source materials and services for project requirements.
• Support purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement standards.
• Collaborate with commercial and engineering teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and control costs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong commercial understanding

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple suppliers

Attention to detail

Job description

Buyer - Civil Engineering

I am supporting a Tier One contractor delivering a major long‑term nuclear civils programme in Cumbria. The project includes complex civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks and multi‑discipline interfaces.

We are looking for a Buyer who can support procurement activity across a wide range of construction materials, subcontract packages and specialist suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a high performing commercial and delivery environment.

Role overview

• Manage procurement activities across multiple work streams
• Source materials and services aligned to project requirements
• Support purchasing, tendering and supplier negotiation
• Maintain compliance with procurement governance standards
• Work with commercial, engineering and logistics teams
• Monitor supplier performance and cost control

What we are looking for

• Procurement experience within civil engineering or construction
• Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers across a complex delivery environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Due to the nature of the programme, you must be able to obtain SC clearance.

Package
Salary £40,000 to £45,000 plus car allowance £5,060.

Please apply with an updated CV.