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Senior Buyer Groundworks & Civil Engineering, Henley-in-Arden
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Buildout Recruitment Ltd
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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8
Posted:
18.07.2025
Expiry Date:
01.09.2025
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Job Description:
Senior Buyer
Groundworks and Civil Engineering
West Midlands
Led by innovative and entrepreneurial management, this company are specialists in groundworks and civil engineering. Their projects include; schools, student accommodation, hospitals, prisons, steel frame warehouses/ sheds, car dealerships, roads, supermarkets, and more between £100k - £40m. With plans for continued growth, you’ll have the opportunity for career progression parallel to the businesses expansion.
What’s in it for you?
Progression and development – you’ll be joining a company with large growth plans who believe the key ingredient to their success in their people, so you’ll be supported to develop and progress within the business
Open door policy – the directors are very approachable, with a strong reputation for taking care of their staff, supporting them, and retaining them
Variety – with exposure to all key departments, you’ll enjoy a dynamic and varied role
More than just a number – the organisation is structured to have no unnecessary hierarchies, meaning you’ll be valued and have your thoughts heard
Stability – well-run sites with high health and safety standards and excellent customer service, means they have lots of repeat clients and full order books
Forward-thinking and innovative – led by entrepreneurial management who think outside the box, you’ll have the opportunity to implement change and challenge the status quo
As a Assistant Buyer you’ll be…
* Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
* Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
* Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
* Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
* Ensuring health and safety compliance
* Identifying new potential suppliers and products
* Preparing quotations and proposals
* Attending team meetings and site visits
* Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency
Must haves…
* Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchants
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams
Apply now, don’t worry if you CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.
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