Materials Buyer

Run Resourcing Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of construction materials and products. This role requires experience in a heavy civil engineering environment and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. Key responsibilities include maintaining supplier performance records, procuring supplies, and providing cost advice. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a strong pipeline of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil engineering environment.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier performance records.
• Procure materials and services, managing negotiations.
• Provide cost advice to estimators.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Job description

We're working with an outstanding marine and civil engineering contractor to recruit a Buyer.

The company has a long history of delivering marine projects along the South Coast, from Kent to Devon, helping to protect shorelines, improve ports, strengthen sea defences, and support the region's water infrastructure. With several new projects starting between now and next spring, they have a strong pipeline of work confirmed through 2026.

The Buyer will support the Senior Buyer to manage the full buying process of construction materials and products. It is essential you have experience of working in a heavy civil engineering environment, working with specialist suppliers to build lasting, reliable relationships.

Buyer Duties

• Maintain supplier performance records, approved supplier lists, and support QHSE audits.
• Procure materials, plant and services directly from suppliers, managing enquiries, negotiations and orders.
• Provide cost advice and analysis to estimators and project teams.
• Coordinate materials, plant and logistics to drive efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Support the procurement team, deputise when required, and help develop junior staff.

Should you have any questions or like to discuss this role please contact Sam Draycott.