Senior Civil Construction Materials Buyer

First Recruitment Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Benefits package

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer based in Preston to support major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will source construction materials, negotiate with suppliers, and raise purchase orders to ensure timely delivery across the North West.

A minimum of five years in a materials purchasing role within civil engineering is preferred, with strong supplier relationships and a proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise supply chains.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Buyer/Procurement role.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing materials in civil engineering/infrastructure sectors.
• Strong supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Procure construction materials including aggregates and concrete products.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing/terms with suppliers.
• Raise purchase orders and manage procurement from enquiry to delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues.
• Support supplier evaluation, selection and performance management.
• Forecast demand and understand material requirements with project teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier data.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cost savings

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Office

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer based in Preston to support major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will source construction materials, negotiate with suppliers, and raise purchase orders to ensure timely delivery across the North West.

A minimum of five years in a materials purchasing role within civil engineering is preferred, with strong supplier relationships and a proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise supply chains.