Buyer

Daniel Owen Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

AI-assisted procurement tech

Career progression

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in Warrington is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Civils & Groundworks team. You will source and procure construction materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure projects are supplied cost-effectively to keep site operations on track.

Training on aggregate and plant procurement is provided, with a salary up to £50,000 per year and clear opportunities for progression within a growing business. This role suits an experienced construction purchaser looking to develop further.

Qualifications

• Previous buying or procurement experience within construction
• Strong knowledge of construction materials
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• IT proficient with strong Microsoft Office skills
• Comfortable working with procurement software and digital systems
• Positive attitude towards technology and AI-assisted processes
• Willingness to learn new systems and ways of working
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials for ongoing projects
• Obtaining quotations and negotiating best value with suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Managing purchase orders and delivery schedules
• Monitoring material costs and market trends
• Supporting site teams with procurement requirements (training provided)
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability to AI

Learning mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Digital systems

Job description

Buyer

Warrington | Civils & Groundworks Sector

Salary: Region of £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Our client is a well-established Civils & Groundworks contractor delivering projects across the North West. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their team in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction buyer or procurement professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and growing business. Experience purchasing construction materials is essential, while training can be provided on aggregate and plant procurement.

The Role

As Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting operational teams by sourcing and procuring materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring projects are supplied efficiently and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials for ongoing projects
• Obtaining quotations and negotiating best value with suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Managing purchase orders and delivery schedules
• Monitoring material costs and market trends
• Supporting site teams with procurement requirementsAssisting with aggregate and plant hire procurement (full training available)
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting

Requirements

• Previous buying or procurement experience within construction
• Strong knowledge of construction materials
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• IT proficient with strong Microsoft Office skills
• Comfortable working with procurement software and digital systems
• Positive attitude towards technology and AI-assisted processes
• Willingness to learn new systems and ways of working
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Training and development opportunities
• Exposure to modern procurement technologies and AI-assisted systems
• Long-term career progression with a growing businessSupportive and collaborative working environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor investing in both its people and technology, offering genuine career development within the Civils & Groundworks sector.