Senior Buyer - Civil Engineering / Construction
Location: Havant
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established civil engineering and construction business. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, this role will play a key part in managing the supply chain, supporting the Procurement Team, and ensuring materials, plant, and services are procured efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
* Source new and alternative materials, suppliers, and subcontractors
* Meet with supplier representatives and negotiate commercial terms and rates
* Maintain strong communication with internal departments, particularly Contracts and Estimating
* Support Buyers in procuring materials, services, plant, and equipment from procurement schedules
* Extract global material requirements from tender documentation
* Produce cost/value reports and life-cycle cost analysis for Senior Management
* Arrange the transfer of materials and plant between sites and Head Office when required
* Provide market-competitive procurement solutions delivering best overall value for money
* Obtain quotations for specified materials and alternatives for Estimators, negotiating best prices
* Ensure all quotes comply with specifications, delivery requirements, and QHSE standards
* Assist the Procurement Manager in embedding sustainable procurement principles
* Support the day-to-day running of the Procurement Department and deputise for the Procurement Manager when required
* Attend contract handover meetings
* Distribute orders and procurement information to sites and relevant stakeholders
* Assist with planning, organising, and allocating procurement workloads
* Support the training and development of team members, including apprentices
Skills & Knowledge
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Data analysis and cost reporting capability
* Good understanding of material specifications and compliance
* Knowledge of QHSE legislation
* People management and leadership skills
* Understanding of ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
* Knowledge of FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody systems
Experience
* Proven experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
* Experience within Civil Engineering or Construction
* Experience supporting and managing procurement teams
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