Procurement Assistant — Civil Construction | Growth Path

CSS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 28k-30k per year

Permanent position

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

CSS Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Buyer for an established civil engineering contractor in Bury St Edmunds. The role supports the procurement team across materials, plant, equipment and services for civil engineering projects.

The candidate will work with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and timely deliveries, contributing to efficient sourcing and value for money.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, buying or procurement.
• Construction or civil engineering familiarity is a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with procurement of construction materials, plant and services.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations for competitive pricing.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors on pricing, availability and delivery schedules.
• Monitoring orders to ensure timely delivery to site.
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Supporting wider buying and commercial teams with day-to-day procurement tasks.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and value for money.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSS Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Buyer for an established civil engineering contractor in Bury St Edmunds. The role supports the procurement team across materials, plant, equipment and services for civil engineering projects.

The candidate will work with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and timely deliveries, contributing to efficient sourcing and value for money.