Materials Buyer

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Materials Buyer for a civil engineering contractor. This office-based role in West Midlands involves sourcing materials, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring timely delivery. Ideal for candidates with proven experience in procurement and construction buying. Competitive salary and benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays provided.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in construction buying or merchant sales is preferred.
• Ability to work on-site and handle multiple supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials for ongoing projects.
• Build relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to site.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Understanding of procurement processes

Job description

Materials Buyer – Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Office-based)

Holidays: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Start Date: As soon as possible (can accommodate up to 4 weeks’ notice)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractor, operating nationwide with a turnover of approximately £400 million. Renowned for delivering high-quality projects across the UK, they work with major developers and main contractors on large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure schemes.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Buyer to join their busy West Midlands office.

Role Overview

The Materials Buyer will play a key role in the day-to-day procurement of materials and supplies for groundworks and civil engineering projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in construction buying or a merchant sales background who wants to build a career within a well-established and expanding contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, plant, and equipment for ongoing projects.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

Ensure materials are delivered to site on time, within budget, and to specification.