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Buyer - Leeds My client, an industry leading family owned civil engineering contractor are seeking a Buyer to join their procurement team to support a growing portfolio of infrastructure works across our Frameworks. Are you a strategic procurement professional with deep construction industry expertise? Do you thrive on building strong supplier relationships and driving value that directly impacts the success of major projects? As a Buyer you'll serve as a vital interface between site teams, suppliers, and the wider business. You'll take ownership of end-to-end procurement for materials and plant, making sure we get the right product, at the right price, at the right time - without compromising on quality or programme.
Job Responsibility:
Economic and timely procurement of materials, consumables, plant and equipment for permanent and temporary works
Economic and efficient procurement of maintenance, certification and calibration services
Source and price supply chain services for the preparation of competitive tenders
Monitor the manufacture and delivery of materials
Liaise with Site Management team to confirm planned deliveries
Troubleshoot price and quality issues with suppliers
Provide COSHH information and arrange appropriate technical support
Liaise with Estimating, Operations & Commercial teams
Provide input to contract cost reports
Analyse and evaluate materials usage performance
Requirements:
3-5 years' experience in similar Procurement role - essential
Strong IT Skills, including MS Office - essential
Good interpersonal / negotiation skills - essential
Experience in Construction / Engineering - essential
Qualified to A Level or relevant industry qualification - desirable
CIPS qualification - desirable
Coins experience - desirable
Experience in Rail Industry / Construction - desirable
Nice to have:
Qualified to A Level or relevant industry qualification