Join an established groundworks and civil engineering business and play a key role in supporting live construction projects.
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established groundworks and civil engineering business with the recruitment of a Buyer.
Permanent, full-time position based in Botley.
Salary:
Fully negotiable depending on experience, plus additional benefits
This is a varied construction purchasing role supporting live groundworks and civil engineering projects, with responsibility for sourcing materials, plant and site requirements while ensuring orders are placed accurately, competitively and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
- Raise and issue purchase orders.
- Purchase construction materials, plant and site supplies.
- Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and site teams.
- Monitor plant hire and arrange off-hires where required.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
- Support invoice and purchase order queries.
- Work closely with surveyors, site teams and the accounts department.
- Support commercial and estimating teams with current supplier pricing.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure competitive rates and reliable service.
- Track orders and ensure materials and plant arrive when required.
- Support wider procurement activity across multiple construction projects.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within construction buying, purchasing or procurement.
- Strong knowledge of groundworks materials and plant is essential.
- Good understanding of construction site requirements.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good numerical ability and attention to detail.
- Confident obtaining and comparing supplier quotations.
- Comfortable working with suppliers and site teams.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Experience using Sage or similar accounting/purchasing software would be advantageous.
- Able to work effectively within a busy construction environment.
- Strong team-working and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
- Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Free on-site parking.
- Varied role across construction materials, plant and site purchasing.
- Opportunity to work closely with commercial, site and operational teams.
- Long-term career development within an established groundworks business.
Please apply.
Buyer – Construction / Plant / Groundworks in Southampton employer: FindCore Careers
FindCore is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Field Technicians in Watford. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides regular overtime opportunities and the use of advanced technology in structural investigations. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and safety, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the construction and engineering sectors.
