Buyer

Fawkes and Reece

Posted 13 days ago, valid for 3 days

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A fantastic opportunity is available for a buyer with civil engineering experience to join a growing team focused on groundwork projects in the southern region.
The role involves adapting procurement procedures, negotiating with suppliers, and working closely with the commercial team to secure the best prices for ongoing projects.
Candidates should have strong IT skills, experience in negotiation, and knowledge of the civil engineering sector, with the ability to travel to Portsmouth daily.
The position offers a competitive salary and various perks, including flexible working hours, on-site parking, and a pension plan.
Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience in the civil engineering industry to be considered for this role.

Buyer

A fantastic opportunity for a buyer with civil engineering experience looking to be a part of a growing team working on groundwork's project throughout the southern region.

About the role of Buyer

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a family run and well-respected groundwork's and civil engineering contractor with multiple projects ongoing looking to expand their business. Their current turnover is over £10m.

Responsibilities for Buyer

Adapting and following the procurement procedures of the company.
Negotiation of deals with suppliers.
Research of materials and inventory.
Checks into current inventory and materials.
Working closely with commercial team to achieve best prices for all projects.
Attending company meeting

Requirements for Buyer

Strong IT and Microsoft office skills.
Experience within negotiation.
Knowledge and experience of the civil engineering sector.
Knowledge on logging information within an internal system.
Work well within a team.
Able to travel to Portsmouth daily.
Right to work in the UK

This is your chance to join a family run company with a great environment allowing for a great work/ life balance. They are working some fantastic projects and a great opportunity to be part of it.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an outstanding working environment, competitive salary and some fantastic perks such as flexi-work, on-site parking, pension and more.

If you want to hear more about this buyer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Dan Stepney in our Southampton on

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