Buyer

Nicholas Associates; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable groundworks company in the North West of the UK seeks an experienced Buyer to manage procurement and supplier relationships. This role involves negotiating prices, sourcing materials, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in groundworks and possess excellent communication skills. Join a company that values progression and offers stability in a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks contractor or house builder.
• Knowledge of groundworks materials such as aggregates, asphalt, concrete and drainage.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders.
• Handle the day-to-day project procurement of materials.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of groundworks materials

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks company based in the North West.

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, Vistry Group and Keepmoat Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
• Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
• Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
• Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Identifying new potential suppliers and products
• Preparing quotations and proposals
• Attending team meetings and site visits
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks contractor our house builder
• Knowledge of groundworks materials, aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teamsComputer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive salary and package on experience) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking for stability and progression in a company that values its people. Contact John Ashcroft for more information (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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