Procurement Buyer – Civil Projects (Hybrid)

JN Bentley; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement Team to support growth in our Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water operations. The role offers hybrid working with around three days per week in a local office across South/North Wales or Shifnal.

You will coordinate procurement across materials, subcontract packages and hired plant, working with project, site and supplier teams to source products and services efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buyer or procurement role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and project teams.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within civil engineering, construction, water/wastewater or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities across allocated projects.
• Coordinate supplier engagement during design and planning stages.
• Work with project teams to identify procurement requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and day-to-day performance.
• Resolve delivery, quality and invoice queries.
• Monitor supplier lead times and delivery schedules.
• Prepare procurement reports, forecasts and cost analysis.
• Support the implementation of frameworks and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement performance and value.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder comms

Supplier relationships

Organization

Multitasking

Analytical skills

MS Office

Industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JN Bentley is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement Team to support growth in our Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water operations. The role offers hybrid working with around three days per week in a local office across South/North Wales or Shifnal.

You will coordinate procurement across materials, subcontract packages and hired plant, working with project, site and supplier teams to source products and services efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with project requirements.