Buyer – Groundworks Location: Swindon Sector: Groundworks / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Housebuilding We are currently seeking an experienced Buyer with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering to join a well-established contractor operating across residential and infrastructure projects in the Swindon area. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Buyer to play a key role in procurement, supply chain management, and cost control within a growing business. The Role As Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring materials, plant, and subcontract services for groundworks packages, ensuring best value, quality, and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include: * Procurement of materials, plant, and subcontract packages for groundworks and civil engineering works * Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors * Preparing and issuing purchase orders * Managing supplier performance and resolving delivery or quality issues * Working closely with Commercial, Estimating, and Site Teams * Monitoring material costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities * Maintaining accurate procurement records About You * Proven experience as a Buyer within groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure * Strong knowledge of groundworks materials, plant, and subcontract supply chains * Good negotiation and communication skills * Commercially aware and cost focused * Well organised with strong attention to detail * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems What’s on Offer * Competitive salary depending on experience * Permanent, full-time position * Career progression opportunities * Supportive team environment * Company benefits package