Senior Buyer Groundworks & Civil Engineering in Henley-In-Arden, West Midlands

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.