Buyer

Matchtech Group; Walsall; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Matchtech Group is seeking a Buyer (Procurement) for Civils/Infrastructure to deliver end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials, services and plant for live projects. You will work closely with site teams, regional support, and the procurement function to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme and standards.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and a strong focus on delivering value within strict budgets and safety

Competenze

• Experience in buying/procurement for civils/construction/engineering.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness and budget control.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office + purchasing systems).
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Procure construction materials, services and plant across operational sectors.
• Run supplier selection, quote evaluation, negotiation (price/terms/logistics).
• Provide commercial support on the packages/contracts you buy.
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to deliver a right-first-time service.
• Support internal stakeholders with product/commercial awareness throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Maintain auditable procurement trails and monitor progress.

Conoscenze

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Budget compliance

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Formazione

CIPS qualification

Degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

A privately owned Tier 1 civil engineering & infrastructure contractor (40+ years in the UK; ~1,200+ employees) delivering design, civils and maintenance services across:

Sectors: Water | Transport | Built Environment | Energy

Delivery model: Strong self-delivery model with in-house delivery and support teams. Specialist capability (examples): tunnelling, MEICA, temporary/permanent design, steel fabrication, signage design/fabrication, H&S/PPE products. Delivery environment: frameworks, alliances/JVs, and standalone projects.

Why join (high level)

• Long-term secured workload through major frameworks / infrastructure programmes
• Range of civils + mechanical/electrical schemes across large UK infrastructure clients
• Strong internal progression / development focus
• People-first employer culture (IIP-accredited environment referenced)

Role: Buyer (Procurement) - Civils/Infrastructure

Purpose of the role

Deliver end-to-end buying support across live projects-sourcing, negotiating and ordering materials, services and plant equipment-to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme, budget, quality, safety and compliance. The role is stakeholder-facing, working closely with site teams, regional support, and the wider procurement function.

Key responsibilities

• Buying / procurement delivery
  • Procure construction materials, services and plant across operational sectors
  • Run supplier selection, quote evaluation, negotiation (price/terms/logistics)
  • Provide commercial support on the packages/contracts you buy
  • Liaise with site teams and suppliers to deliver a "right-first-time" service (safety, quality, programme, commercials, best value)
  • Support internal stakeholders with product/commercial awareness throughout the construction lifecycle
  • Maintain continuous communication with the procurement team to monitor progress and resolve issues quickly
  • Keep procurement activity aligned to purchasing strategy and ensure an auditable trailMarket & supply chain
• Track market trends, product developments and supply chain innovation; engage external partners
• Support category/commodity activity as directed by Senior BuyerGovernance / ways of working
• Operate within financial approval levels and procurement procedures
• Manage workload priorities to maximise efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Trainee/Assistant Buyers (development/knowledge share)
• Maintain positive supplier relationships
• Admin / reporting
  • Maintain accurate purchasing/order and supply chain records (purchase order systems/processes)
  • Provide reporting/data/KPI inputs as required (including analysis for approvals)

Candidate profile

Essential

• Relevant experience in a similar buying/procurement role (ideally civils/construction/engineering; exposure to Water or Rail beneficial)
• Negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships
• Commercial awareness; comfortable controlling/monitoring budgets
• Confident communicator with professional stakeholder management/telephone manner
• Strong IT skills (MS Office + purchasing systems)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; meets deadlines
• Uses initiative, works well in a team
• Strong attention to detail (orders + contractual obligations)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• CIPS qualified / working towards
• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience)

Package / benefits

• Competitive salary
• pension
• life assurance
• private medical
• 25 days annual leave
• bank holidays (plus service/loyalty recognition)
• volunteering time
• EAP wellbeing support
• flexible benefits (salary sacrifice)
• vehicle/car allowance scheme (role dependent)
• leadership/management training
• structured performance reviews
• continuous service awards