Buyer Groundworks and Civil Engineering

Buyer Groundworks and Civil Engineering Backed by 15 years of success, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to national and regional housebuilders including Taylor Wimpey, Redrow, Barratts, Keepmoat and Ilke Homes. With a turnover of £75 million, they focus on growing sustainably, with the right people in place and in the right way. What's in it for you? Autonomy – free from limiting procedures, you'll have the freedom to work in your own way Stability - stable company with strong finances protected from volatility in prices and market conditions Best technology – they heavily invest into state-of-the-art technology across all areas of the business Training – funding for any courses and training you would like to do to support you in developing in your career Team culture – there's a charismatic feel to the business, everyone has a good laugh and integrates as a team Open door policy – all the directors are approachable, and you can talk to anyone in the business In-house surfacing and plant division – decreasing risk and the likelihood of projects being delayed Progression – clear progression and support to reach your full career What's in it for you? Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environment Growing sustainably, they're expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career development and progression Clear pathway to Senior Buyer No blame culture Job security through high levels of repeat business As a Buyer you'll be… Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders 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 Ensuring health and safety compliance Identifying new potential suppliers and products Preparing quotations and proposals Attending team meetings and site visits Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency Must haves… Basic knowlege of aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage purchasing Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams Apply now, don't worry if you CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later. TPBN1_UKTJ