Senior Buyer

Nicholas Associates Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks company is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their expanding team. The role includes managing supplier relationships, project procurement, and ensuring compliance in a stable, growth-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Buyer with a groundworks contractor.
• Knowledge of groundworks materials like aggregates and drainage.
• Strong negotiation skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices.
• Monitor performance and quality of suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports for efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Data Management

Communication

Education

Experience as a Senior Buyer

Knowledge of groundworks materials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 11th Jun 2025
• Job Reference: JN -062025-62877_1749645839

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks company.

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, Vistry Group and Keepmoat Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders

· Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials

· Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality

· Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers

· Ensuring health and safety compliance

· Identifying new potential suppliers and products

· Preparing quotations and proposals

· Attending team meetings and site visits

· Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Requirements:

· Previous experience as a Senior Buyer with a groundworks contractor our house builder

· Knowledge of groundworks materials, aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage

· Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams

· Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive salary and package on offer (depending on experience) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior/Regional Buyer looking for stability and progression in a company that values its people. Contact Safia Hassan for more information 0121 289 2325.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 0121 289 2324 .