Job Opportunity: Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months (until October 2026)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: From £30,273 + Benefits
Are you a Buyer or Purchasing Officer ready to support a growing team? Do you have experience in Buying or Purchasing within the Construction or Public Sector? Then we want to hear from you
We're looking for a dynamic and driven Buyer to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract to help shape our product offering and deliver exceptional results.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers, supporting a wide range of projects—from urgent repairs to planned works.
* Managing end-to-end buying for your business area, placing orders for materials, plant and services.
* From building materials and trade supplies to PPE and specialist maintenance equipment, you'll ensure a continuous and cost-effective supply chain.
* You'll negotiate on price while meeting quality and delivery expectations and monitor supplier performance to quickly address any issues that arise.
* Monitoring supplier performance and making data-driven decisions.
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in a buying role, ideally within highways & construction
* The ability to travel when required – mileage will be covered for your travel on these days
* Have literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 or equivalent
* Proficiency in the use of office 365 software and buying systems (e.g. Sage, Sicon Approvals)
* Communicate clearly and effectively when talking to colleagues and suppliers, dealing with questions and invoice queries whether it's on the phone, Microsoft Teams or on email
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Read the full job description here
Why Join Us?
NY Highways provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council combining a commercial focus with public sector values.
Since launching, NYH has invested in its people and its technology – from promoting staff and training the next generation of Operatives, Mechanics and Surveyors via apprenticeships to adopting the latest technology and a strong commitment to Quality and Environmental principles
We can offer you:
* A competitive salary with annual pay progression
* Opportunities for career progression including a strong commitment to your training and development, including a variety of courses to support your career growth
* Generous paid Annual leave starting at 24 days, increasing to 29 days with 5 years' service, plus bank holidays. Other types of paid or unpaid leave to support your family circumstances
* Job stability through our partnership with North Yorkshire Council
* Membership of the Royal London pension scheme with Employer contributions
* Access to a variety of staff benefits including the Vivup scheme, Cycle to work schemes, access to Darlington Credit Union, Death in Service Benefit
* Access to Occupational Health services, Health cash plan and an Employee Assistance programme
* Supportive working environment with a range of best practice policies
For further details on NY Highways, please visit
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience or step into a new challenge. Whether you're between roles or seeking a short-term project with long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by clicking below and become a vital part of our Buying team.
Questions? Contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on or email:
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 28th October 2025
We will shortlist and interview as this advert is live so please and we will update you as soon as possible
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.
Buyer
Posted: 13/10/2025
Closing date: 28/10/2025
Closing time: 23:59