Buyer - Housing Groundworks

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

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering contractor in Warrington seeks an experienced Buyer for Housing Groundworks to oversee procurement for housing projects. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement within civil engineering, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer or similar role in civil engineering or housing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience in managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process for housing groundworks projects.
• Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Cost analysis

Stakeholder 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

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

BENEFITS

• 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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Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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