Clarke is seeking an organised, commercially aware and proactive Buyer to join our Purchasing Team and support procurement operations across telecom infrastructure projects. This is a key role for someone with strong organisational skills, commercial understanding and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
The Role
As a Buyer, you will support the Purchasing Team Leader in managing day-to-day purchasing operations. You will work closely with project teams, build managers, field staff and suppliers to ensure materials, plant, stock and fleet requirements are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with business needs. You will also support improvements to procurement systems, supplier management processes and overall purchasing performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Raise purchase orders and ensure delivery timelines support operational and project requirements.
2. Monitor order progress, chasing supplier confirmations and overdue deliveries.
3. Manage plant hire processes, including off-hire activity and accurate record keeping.
4. Contribute to the improvement and standardisation of purchasing procedures.
5. Work with managers to align lead times with project forecasts and business priorities.
6. Resolve procurement issues promptly...