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Materials Buyer

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Walsall

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Materials Buyer – Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Office-based)
Holidays: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Start Date: As soon as possible (can accommodate up to 4 weeks’ notice)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractor, operating nationwide with a turnover of approximately £400 million. Renowned for delivering high-quality projects across the UK, they work with major developers and main contractors on large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure schemes.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Buyer to join their busy West Midlands office.

Role Overview

The Materials Buyer will play a key role in the day-to-day procurement of materials and supplies for groundworks and civil engineering projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in construction buying or a merchant sales background who wants to build a career within a well-established and expanding contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, plant, and equipment for ongoing projects.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

Ensure materials are delivered to site on time, within budget, and to specification.

Obtain competitive quotations and manage supplier pricing agreements.

Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, and the commercial department.

Monitor stock levels and coordinate logistics for material deliveries.

Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Materials Buyer within construction or a merchant sales background (essential).

Knowledge of groundworks, civil engineering, or construction materials is advantageous.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Confident using Microsoft Office and purchasing software systems.

Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

What’s on Offer

Salary of £35,000 per annum.

Office-based role with Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm hours.

23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Opportunity to join a highly successful and growing national contractor.

Long-term career prospects within a stable and supportive commercial team.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Buyer or have a strong background in merchant sales and want to join a major player in the groundworks and civils sector, we’d love to hear from you

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