Buyer / Senior Buyer

Nicholas Associates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable groundworks company in the East Midlands is looking for an experienced Buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and ensure quality compliance. This is a great opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks/civil engineering contractor or house builder.
• Knowledge of groundworks materials including aggregates and drainage.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders.
• Liaise with on-site teams to source cost-effective materials.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication

Computer Literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 (phone number removed)

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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