Regional Buyer

CRL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading concrete specialist contractor in the UK is seeking a Regional Buyer in Chesterfield. You will manage all purchasing of materials and plant, ensuring quality and compliance while contributing to health and safety objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive buying experience in construction and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a private pension plan and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private Pension Plan

26 days Annual Leave

Private Health Care

Continuous Training & Development

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience as a Buyer, preferably in construction.
• Fully conversant with modern office equipment.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for all purchasing.
• Manage procurement through internal systems.
• Source quotes and build supplier relationships.

Skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Reporting skills

Education

A-Level / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Buyer

Location: Chesterfield, S40 2TZ
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits!
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Membership Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers and Evening Class / Hobby Allowance!

Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) is the UK s leading specialist contractor for the inspection, repair, and management of concrete structures.

With over 65 years of experience and a reputation for delivering award-winning projects, CRL sets the benchmark in our sector.

We are now recruiting for a Regional Buyer to develop dependably supply sources and purchase / hire all materials & plant to the Company s business requirements.

You will assist with Supply Chain management to ensure a high standard of quality is maintained.

As our Regional Buyer you will be specifically responsible for:

• Act as the main point of contact for all Materials, Plant, and PPE purchasing.
• Manage procurement through internal databases and software, including raising purchase orders.
• Source quotes, build supplier relationships, and maintain supplier account records.
• Coordinate vehicle hire and manage associated logs and insurance.
• Log, track, and audit tools and plant equipment to ensure servicing, calibration, and correct location.
• Maintain office and external stores, ensuring all materials and equipment are recorded with necessary compliance documentation.
• Liaise with Contracts teams to reduce waste and manage resource availability.
• Maintain Regional PPE and Asset Registers.
• Support product research and development aligned with environmental and social value goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Admin & Procurement team to ensure accurate invoicing and reporting.
• Provide cover and support to other team members when required.
• Assist HR and Training in onboarding and developing procurement staff.
• Promote innovation, professionalism, and high standards across all procurement activities.
• Contribute to health & safety, sustainability, and social value objectives.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Significant previous experience as a Buyer, preferably within the construction industry.
• A-Level / NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
• Fully conversant with modern office equipment and Microsoft Office.
• Strong financial acumen.
• A full UK Driver s license.
• Written and verbal reporting / presentation skills.
• The ability to mentor other team members within the procurement team.
• Strong organisational and negotiation skills.
• A keen attention to detail whilst being able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be considered for this role, please click on APPLY today and forward us an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance!

We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At CRL, we believe innovation thrives when we embrace different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds.

If you share our passion for infrastructure, sustainability, and engineering excellence, we d love to hear from you!

No agencies please.