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Senior Materials Buyer
Job Posted: 2 months ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Senior Materials Buyer
Location - Preston
Salary/Package - £55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Car Allowance
About the Company
A well-established and highly respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering projects across the North West and wider UK. Operating for several decades, the business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery across infrastructure, residential, commercial, and reinforced concrete projects.
The company is known for its collaborative culture, long-standing workforce, and commitment to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
The Role
As Senior Materials Buyer, you will play a key role within the procurement team, taking responsibility for the sourcing and purchasing of materials across multiple civils and groundwork projects. You will work closely with commercial, operational, and supply chain teams to ensure materials are procured competitively, delivered on time, and aligned with project requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer looking to join a stable and growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the region.
As Senior Materials Buyer, you will be responsible for:
Procuring materials in line with project programmes and budgets
Managing supplier relationships and negotiating competitive rates
Monitoring market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Working closely with site teams and commercial departments to ensure material availability
Raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records
Managing and developing the supply chain network
Ensuring compliance with company procedures and procurement policies
Supporting the wider procurement strategy across multiple live projects
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Materials Buyer will have:
Previous experience in a Materials Buyer or Senior Buyer position within construction or civil engineering
Strong knowledge of groundworks, infrastructure, or civil engineering materials
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive and team-oriented approach
What's on Offer
Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Car allowance
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable pipeline of secured work
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to join a reputable and growing contractor
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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