Buyer Construction in Suffolk

An industry-leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint a Buyer to support one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects. Working within a collaborative alliance environment, you'll play a key role in procuring the materials, plant, equipment and specialist services required to deliver complex geotechnical and heavy civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project and develop your procurement career within a market-leading engineering business.

The Role

As Buyer, you'll manage the procurement process from initial sourcing through to supplier management, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with commercial, engineering, project and operational teams to ensure the supply chain supports successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement
  • Manage the full procurement lifecycle from enquiry to order placement
  • Source materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services
  • Prepare and issue RFQs, RFIs and tender documentation
  • Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate best-value agreements
  • Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Supplier Management
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery
  • Identify new suppliers and procurement opportunities
  • Support supplier negotiations and framework agreements
  • Resolve supply chain issues to minimise project disruption
• Commercial Support
  • Analyse quotations and procurement data
  • Ensure best value while maintaining quality and programme requirements
  • Monitor market trends, pricing and material availability
  • Support cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting
• Project Support
  • Work closely with engineering, commercial and site teams
  • Ensure materials and services are available to meet programme deadlines
  • Support fast-paced project delivery across multiple work packages
  • Ensure compliance with procurement governance and project procedures
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes
  • Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives
  • Promote collaborative working across project teams and suppliers
  • Contribute to supply chain performance improvements

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience managing the end-to-end procurement process
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good analytical skills with confidence reviewing quotations and cost data
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of engineering, plant or construction materials procurement
• Experience using SAP, Jaggaer or similar procurement systems
• CIPS qualification or working towards accreditation
• Experience supporting major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Buy additional annual leave
• Paid professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent long-term career opportunities within a leading specialist engineering contractor

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally significant infrastructure project where you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering works while developing your procurement career with one of the industry's leading specialist contractors.