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Nicholas Associates
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 5FS, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A market-leading Civil Engineering and Groundworks company with over 20 years of experience is seeking a procurement professional.
  • The role requires proven buying experience focused on groundworks and civil engineering, along with strong negotiation skills.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships effectively.
  • The company offers a competitive salary, with specifics not mentioned, and seeks individuals with a track record in complex negotiations.
  • They are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.

With over 20 years' experience, this market-leading Civil Engineering and Groundworks company are subcontractors to both regional and national housebuilders. With a turnover of c70 million they are financially stable and growing organically. Projects include 278 works, residential groundworks, footpaths, roads, sewers and earthworks.

Responsibilities:

You'll be using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiating prices, and placing orders. Including:

* Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials.
* Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality.
* Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers.
* Identify new potential suppliers and products.
* Prepare quotations and proposals.
* Attend team meetings and site visits.
* Prepare and maintain cost reports to maximise efficiency.

Requirements:

* Proven buying experience, with a focus on groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure projects
* Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successfully lead complex negotiations with multiple stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Please contact John Ashcroft on for more information (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

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