Buyer - FTC (Maternity Cover)

Doocey Group; Tipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group in Tipton is seeking a Buyer for a maternity-cover FTC. You will source, purchase, and manage inventory of materials, negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operations.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure timely delivery and accurate procurement data, maintain records, and contribute to monthly and ad hoc management reporting. Experience in civil/engineering procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, buying or purchasing role.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills and purchasing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and process material and service orders across the business.
• Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate best value.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and purchasing systems.
• Support month-end reporting with purchasing data.
• Provide cover for procurement team during absences.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication (written & verbal)

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisation

Autonomy

Education

GCSEs 1–9 or equivalent

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in civil/engineering/utilities procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/ procurement systems (e.g., Acumen, EQUE2)

Job description

Job Title

Buyer – FTC (Maternity cover)

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Tipton

Our Company

Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do.

Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.

As we approach a turnover of £100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group.

The Role

As Buyer for Doocey Group you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of products and materials required by the organisation. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, maintaining strong relationships with vendors, and ensuring that goods are purchased at the best possible price and quality. The Buyer will work closely with various departments to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of products to support the company’s operations and goals.

Responsibilities

• Creating orders for materials and services across all areas of the business.
• Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating competitive pricing to ensure best value.
• Creating orders from requisitions and ensuring order numbers are communicated accurately to operational teams.
• Processing delivery notes, GRNs and supplier invoices within Acumen, EQUE2 and other company systems.
• Maintaining accurate order books, procurement records and purchasing systems.
• Following up orders and resolving supplier, delivery and procurement queries.
• Dealing professionally with suppliers, operatives and internal stakeholders via telephone and email.
• Supporting procurement telephone and email inboxes, ensuring queries are actioned within agreed service levels.
• Producing and distributing procurement, materials and fuel reports for management and operational teams.
• Collating procurement information to support weekly, monthly and ad hoc management reporting requirements.
• Supporting month-end reporting by gathering and analysing purchasing data across the business.
• Producing supplier pricing information and material quotations to support tender submissions and Quantity Surveyors.
• Providing cover for Procurement team members during periods of absence.
• Supporting the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes, including EQUE2.
• Supporting wider business activities, company events, mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a procurement, buying or purchasing role.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of purchasing best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive and professional, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications & Training

• A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Package. Especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• GCSE’s 1-9 Grade or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role, preferably within the civil engineering, construction or utilities industry.

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary