Strategic Civil Engineering Buyer – Office-Based

Pipeline Services UK Ltd; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Professional working environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PLS Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced, office-based Buyer to support civil engineering projects across the UK. You will source and purchase materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services, ensuring competitive prices and on-time delivery according to project programmes.

The successful candidate will have prior buying experience in civil engineering or related sectors, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).

Qualifications

• Previous buying or procurement experience within civil engineering, construction, utilities or a related sector.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, plant hire and subcontract procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and changing site priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience raising purchase orders and working with accounting or procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate competitive prices, credit terms and delivery arrangements.
• Procure construction materials, hired plant, equipment and subcontract services.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Check orders against quotations, specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries with site managers and project teams.
• Monitor outstanding orders and resolve shortages, delays or incorrect deliveries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Identify alternative suppliers and opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Assist with invoice queries and reconciliation.
• Work closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams.
• Ensure purchases comply with company procedures and agreed project budgets.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Excel & Outlook proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

PLS Civil Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced, office-based Buyer to support civil engineering projects across the UK. You will source and purchase materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services, ensuring competitive prices and on-time delivery according to project programmes.

The successful candidate will have prior buying experience in civil engineering or related sectors, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).