Buyer - Groundworks

Buyer – Residential Groundworks & Civil Engineering 📍 South Midlands 💰 Competitive Salary DOE We are working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and residential groundworks contractor to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their growing team. Our client has built a strong reputation delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundworks packages for leading UK housebuilders. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with a proactive and detail-driven Buyer. The Role As Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support multiple live projects. Key responsibilities will include: * Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships * Sourcing and procuring materials in line with project demands * Placing orders and managing supply schedules * Issuing daily order sheets and coordinating with site teams * Tracking deliveries and providing accurate ETAs * Liaising with commercial and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery * Coordinating logistics such as haulage, muck-away, concrete, and plant movement * Supporting site set-ups and project mobilisations * Assisting with mentoring junior team members where required About You We’re keen to speak with candidates who: * Have experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within construction (ideally groundworks or civil engineering) * Are highly organised with strong attention to detail * Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously * Have excellent communication and negotiation skills * Are confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders What’s on Offer * Competitive salary: upto mid £50s DOE * Permanent, full-time position (07:30 – 16:30) * Pension scheme * 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) * Enhanced maternity & paternity pay * Employee Assistance Programme * Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business