Buyer

Danny Sullivan Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group in Walsall, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our construction and civil engineering team. You will source and purchase construction materials, plant equipment and services for major infrastructure projects across the UK, working closely with site teams and suppliers.

This permanent, full-time role offers a £35,000 annual salary, 40-hour weeks, strong benefits, and clear opportunities for progression within a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer or similar role in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience purchasing materials, plant or services for construction projects.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure construction materials, plant equipment and services for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Source suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier agreements and procurement records.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered in line with project programmes.
• Monitor procurement costs and identify savings for best value.
• Support procurement activities across water, utilities, transport and construction.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and commercial requirements.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and KPIs.

Skills

Buyer

Construction procurement

Supplier negotiation

PO management

MS Office

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Buyer – Construction & Civil Engineering

Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Walsall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, water infrastructure or engineering procurement to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Working closely with site teams, commercial departments and suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials, plant equipment and associated services, ensuring projects receive the right materials at the right time and at competitive prices.

The position offers long-term job security, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure construction materials, plant equipment and associated services for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Source suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotations, and negotiate competitive pricing and delivery terms.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier agreements and procurement records.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers and Commercial Teams to ensure materials and equipment are delivered in line with project programmes.
• Monitor procurement costs, identify savings and ensure best value.
• Support procurement activities across water, utilities, transport and construction projects.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and commercial requirements.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring, procurement reporting and KPIs.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience, ideally gained within the construction or engineering sector.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Buyer, Construction Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Assistant Buyer or similar.
• Experience purchasing materials, plant or services within construction, civil engineering, utilities, rail or engineering.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of purchasing costs.
• Experience managing purchase orders and procurement systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience within water infrastructure, utilities or major civil engineering projects.
• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
• Experience supporting construction site teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 annual salary
• Permanent position with an established infrastructure contractor
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible employee benefits
• Professional training and development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Long-term secured infrastructure projects

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the water, utilities, transport and energy sectors.

Whether you are an experienced Construction Buyer looking for a new challenge or an Assistant Buyer ready to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.

DSG

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered fairly and based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.