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Buyer - Civil Engineering
Our client are a civil engineering & groundworks contractor delivering a range of services throughout Central Scotland including but not limited to; earthworks, roads, sewers, substructures, concrete work, and hard & soft landscaping.
Buyer - Civil Engineering
Our client are a civil engineering & groundworks contractor delivering a range of services throughout Central Scotland including but not limited to; earthworks, roads, sewers, substructures, concrete work, and hard & soft landscaping.
They are now looking to appoint a Buyer with around 3-5 years' experience to join their team. This role will focus on the procurement of civil engineering materials and plant hire, ensuring best value, timely delivery, and supporting project teams across live sites.
Firstly, what's in it for you?
* Salary - £30,000 - £35,000
* 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
* Standard holiday allowance
* Standard pension scheme
* Annual bonus up to £1000
Buyer - Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
* Source and purchase civil engineering materials and plant hire to support live projects across multiple sites.
* Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
* Manage plant hire agreements, off-hires, and extensions, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
* Assist with material take-offs in collaboration with site teams and estimators where required.
* Raise and manage purchase orders accurately using company systems.
* Monitor supplier performance, deliveries, and service levels to ensure compliance with project requirements.
* Liaise with site managers and contracts managers to confirm requirements and resolve delivery or supply issues proactively.
* Track and report on purchasing activity to support project cost control and forecasting.
* Support company compliance processes and maintain accurate records of transactions.
Buyer - Civil Engineering
Requirements
* 3-5 years of buying/purchasing experience within civil engineering, groundworks, or construction.
* Knowledge of plant hire management and civil engineering materials (aggregates, concrete, drainage, fencing, etc.).
* Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and purchase order systems.
* Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
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