Buyer - Housing Groundworks

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Buyer for housing groundworks projects. This role involves managing procurement processes, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate has experience in civil engineering procurement and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer or similar role within civil engineering, housing, or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for housing groundworks projects.
• Source and select suppliers while negotiating contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Project management

Education

Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Construction

Job description

Buyer - Housing Groundworks

Warrington / North West - 45,000 - 55,000 + competitive benefits package

Your new company

A well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor operating across the North West. The business delivers civils, groundworks, and utilities projects for public and private sector clients. Known for its strong supplier relationships, collaborative culture, and technical expertise, the company continues to grow through repeat contracts and high-quality project delivery.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer - Housing Groundworks to manage procurement for their housing and residential projects. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, at the right quality, and within budget.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for housing groundworks projects.
• Source and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure value for money.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to forecast requirements and plan procurement accordingly.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, plant, and subcontracted services.
• Manage purchase orders, approvals, and budgets accurately.
• Identify opportunities to optimise cost, efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for audit and management purposes.

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, or similar role within civil engineering, housing, or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse costs, monitor budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Knowledge of housing and groundworks materials, plant, and subcontract services is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Construction is advantageous.

What you get in return:

• Competitive salary of 45,000 - 55,000 plus benefits.
• Pension, bonus scheme, healthcare, and generous annual leave.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile housing groundworks projects.
• Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence procurement strategy.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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