Buyer
Buyer
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£65000/annum
Category
Construction
Job Description
BUYER – CIVIL ENGINEERING / GROUNDWORKS
Location: Folkestone, Kent
THE OPPORTUNITY
CPXR is recruiting for a Buyer to join an established civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor based in Folkestone.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking to take on greater responsibility within a busy procurement environment. You’ll be responsible for sourcing materials, managing suppliers and supporting the commercial and operational teams across a range of civil engineering projects.
The company offers a stable working environment, varied projects and opportunities for career progression.
THE ROLE
• Source and procure materials, plant and subcontract services
• Obtain and negotiate competitive quotations from suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain an effective supply chain
• Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements
• Monitor costs, lead times and material availability
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Site Teams
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experience as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer or Procurement Buyer
• Background within civil engineering, groundworks or construction
• Experience procuring construction materials and subcontract services
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams
• Knowledge of construction procurement processes
Candidates from groundworks, infrastructure, utilities or general construction backgrounds will also be considered.
SALARY & BENEFITS
• £65,000 DOE
• Company benefits package
• Established and growing business
• Varied civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Training and career progression
APPLY
If you are interested in this Buyer opportunity in Folkestone, apply today or contact Lilly at CPXR for a confidential conversation.
Relevant job titles: Buyer, Procurement Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Construction Buyer, Civil Engineering Buyer