Strategic Civils & Infrastructure Buyer

Matchtech Group; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Buyer (Procurement) for Civils/Infrastructure to deliver end-to-end buying support on live projects across water, transport and built environment sectors in the UK.

You will source materials, negotiate with suppliers, run evaluations, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme, quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong negotiation, budget awareness and proactive stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a buying/procurement role (ideally civils/construction/engineering; exposure to Water or Rail beneficial).
• Negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.
• Commercial awareness; comfortable controlling/monitoring budgets.
• Confident communicator with professional stakeholder management/telephone manner.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office + purchasing systems).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Buying / procurement delivery across live projects.
• Procure construction materials, services and plant.
• Run supplier selection, quote evaluation, negotiation (price/terms/logistics).
• Provide commercial support on the packages/contracts you buy.
• Liaise with site teams and suppliers to deliver a "right-first-time" service.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget control

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Education

CIPS qualification

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Buyer (Procurement) for Civils/Infrastructure to deliver end-to-end buying support on live projects across water, transport and built environment sectors in the UK.

You will source materials, negotiate with suppliers, run evaluations, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery aligned to programme, quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong negotiation, budget awareness and proactive stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced environment.