Buyer / Senior Buyer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable groundworks company is seeking an experienced Buyer to enhance their procurement team. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality materials, and supporting strategic growth. As part of a committed organization offering stability and progression, this position is perfect for candidates seeking to utilize their expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks/civil engineering contractor or house builder.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Computer literate and confident in managing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders.
• Ensure quality and compliance of procured materials.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and maintain cost reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Experience with groundworks/civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks company based in the East Midlands.

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, Vistry Group and Keepmoat Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders

· Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials

· Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality

· Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers

· Ensuring health and safety compliance

· Identifying new potential suppliers and products

· Preparing quotations and proposals

· Attending team meetings and site visits

· Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Requirements:

· Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks/civil engineering contractor our house builder

· Knowledge of groundworks materials, aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage

· Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams

· Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive salary and package on offer (depending on experience) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking for stability and progression in a company that values its people. Contact John Ashcroft for more information 07867450022

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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