Procurement Buyer (FTC) - Maternity Cover

Doocey Group; Tipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group in Tipton is seeking a Buyer for a maternity-cover FTC. You will source, purchase, and manage inventory of materials, negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operations.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure timely delivery and accurate procurement data, maintain records, and contribute to monthly and ad hoc management reporting. Experience in civil/engineering procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, buying or purchasing role.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills and purchasing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and process material and service orders across the business.
• Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate best value.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and purchasing systems.
• Support month-end reporting with purchasing data.
• Provide cover for procurement team during absences.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication (written & verbal)

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisation

Autonomy

Education

GCSEs 1–9 or equivalent

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in civil/engineering/utilities procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/ procurement systems (e.g., Acumen, EQUE2)

Job description

Doocey Group in Tipton is seeking a Buyer for a maternity-cover FTC. You will source, purchase, and manage inventory of materials, negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operations.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure timely delivery and accurate procurement data, maintain records, and contribute to monthly and ad hoc management reporting. Experience in civil/engineering procurement is preferred.