Senior Buyer

Groundworks and Civil Engineering

West Midlands

£50k - £70k plus package

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