Buyer / Purchaser

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement services provider in Coventry is seeking a Buyer / Purchaser to manage procurement activities and ensure cost-effective purchasing. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and experience in the civil engineering or construction industry. Responsibilities include sourcing materials and maintaining supplier relationships. This role is crucial for timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential for frequent interactions.
• Confident telephone manner required for negotiating.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel for tracking purchases.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with project managers on material requirements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confident telephone manner

Strong negotiation skills

Competent with IT including Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Buyer / Purchaser with experience in a similar buying / purchasing role, strong negotiating skills and a confident telephone manner.

Working as the Buyer / Purchaser you will be responsible for managing procurement activities, ensuring cost‑effective purchasing while maintaining the quality and timely delivery of goods and services.

As the Buyer / Purchaser you will source, negotiate, and procure materials, equipment, and services essential for manufacturing plant and tunnelling equipment. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors and identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Buyer / Purchaser will include :

• Responding to Site communications (email and calls and in‑person) regarding products / services required in a time efficient manner
• Ensuring all purchased items meet project schedules and working with the team to determine action for overdue materials
• Source and purchase materials, tools, equipment, plant
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers
• Monitor market trends and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Collaborate with project managers to understand material requirements and specifications
• Support the development of the sustainability and social impact agenda, proactively engaging the supply chain for innovations and new sustainable products or technologies and keeping detailed reports on sustainable outputs fuel usage, spend on timber, etc.
• Working with project teams to review project progress and address associated issues immediately
• Maintenance and review of company Approved Supplier List
• Complete purchase order queries

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong negotiation skills
• Competent with IT including Microsoft Excel
• Experience within civil engineering / construction industry beneficial
• Experience with mechanical engineering / hydraulics beneficial