Buyer (Warrington)

ionic Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ionic Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Buyer for a permanent role based in Warrington. The successful candidate will handle procurement of civil engineering materials and services, source suppliers, and manage purchase orders to align with project programmes.

Key responsibilities include negotiating prices, maintaining supplier relationships, and collaborating with commercial and operations teams to meet project requirements while controlling costs and maximizing value.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering buying experience required.
• Procurement of civil engineering materials and services.
• Strong supplier negotiation and costs awareness.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, plant and services for civil engineering projects
• Source suppliers and negotiate competitive prices and terms
• Manage purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered in line with project programmes
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Work with commercial and operational teams to meet project requirements
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to achieve best value

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Position: Buyer
Location: Warrington
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced Buyer for a permanent opportunity based in Warrington. The successful candidate must have a strong civil engineering buying background and experience procuring materials and services within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials, plant and services for civil engineering projects
• Source suppliers and negotiate competitive prices and terms
• Manage purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered in line with project programmes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to meet project requirements
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to achieve best value

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Buyer within civil engineering (essential)
• Strong knowledge of civils materials, suppliers and procurement processes
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple project requirements and deadlines

Salary

• £40,000–£45,000 per annum
• Permanent position