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Buyer

Abatec Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 3PZ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £47,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A major civil engineering and infrastructure specialist is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team in the UK.
  • The role involves purchasing materials and equipment, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with industry guidelines.
  • Candidates should have experience in the Construction/Civil Engineering market and excellent negotiation skills.
  • The position requires previous experience in a similar role and a CIPS professional qualification is preferred.
  • The salary for this position is up to £47,000 per annum, and the client offers additional benefits such as a company car, holiday allowance, and private medical insurance.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure specialist who operates across the UK, delivering projects in sectors such as water, marine, flood defence and energy. My client is known for its expertise in complex infrastructure works, including quay wall construction, jetty refurbishments, and flood resilience schemes. Their projects often involve significant collaboration with subcontractors and specialists in steel fabrication, marine construction, and environmental management.

As Buyer you will be part of a supportive and welcoming team, responsible for purchasing materials, equipment etc.

As Buyer you will:

  • Be responsible for purchasing construction materials and equipment from suppliers
  • Negotiate prices, terms of business and delivery dates
  • Ensure that materials/equipment comply with company and industry guidelines
  • Review the supply chain to ensure best practise

Our client requires a Buyer with:

  • Experience of working within the Construction/Civil Engineering market
  • Excellent communication/negotiation skills
  • Previous experience within a similar position
  • Hold or working towards a CIPS professional qualification
  • Extensive knowledge of trades and materials in Civil Engineering and Rail Sectors
  • Knowledge of common use sub-contract documents
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Flexible in adapting to working within a fully integrated office based department as well as site based teams
  • Time management skills, working to tight deadlines

Salary/Benefits:

  • Salary up to 47,000 per annum
  • Company Car or car allowance
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.

Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.

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