Construction Buyer

RGB Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced buyer to join their client's team in Exeter. The role involves building relationships with suppliers, procuring materials, and ensuring order management across projects. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in civil engineering or construction procurement. This position offers a hybrid working model and a variety of employee benefits. Apply now for more information or contact a representative.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days office based)

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buying role within civil engineering or construction.
• Experience using procurement packages is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with the supply chain.
• Procurement of materials and equipment for projects.
• Ensure orders are processed and approved by relevant personnel.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of procurement packages

Relationship building

Job description

RGB are currently supporting a leading name within renewable energy and civil engineering who are looking for the very best talent to join their established team. Based in Devon, they are a leading name within the construction of large renewable energy projects spanning across the UK. Due to a number of recent project wins they are looking to appoint an experienced buyer to support their commercial director in the Exeter office.

Duties

• Create & build positive and effective relationships with new and existing supply chain.
• Procurement of materials, plant & equipment across a number of projects.
• Ensure orders are distributed and approved by relevant personnel.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the accounts team to provide support on any order related queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a buying role ideally within civil engineering or construction industry
• Experience using procurement packages.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating IT systems.

The role offers great variety, hybrid working (3 days office based) and a range of employee benefits.

To apply for the role or to find out more information please apply below or contact Laura for more information – [e-mail]