Buyer

Buyer – Subcontract Procurement
Civil Engineering / Rail / Heavy Civils

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer with strong subcontract procurement experience to join a leading civil engineering contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previously worked within the construction, civil engineering, rail or heavy civils sector and is confident managing subcontract packages from enquiry through to order placement.

The successful candidate will support project teams with the procurement of subcontractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring best value, commercial compliance and timely delivery across live projects. Rail experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong heavy civils, infrastructure, groundworks, highways, utilities or general civil engineering subcontract procurement experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Procure subcontract packages in line with project requirements, budgets and programme deadlines

Source, evaluate and negotiate with subcontractors and specialist suppliers

Prepare enquiries, compare quotations and support subcontract award recommendations

Raise and manage purchase orders and subcontract orders

Liaise with site teams, commercial teams and project managers to understand procurement requirements

Maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships

Monitor subcontractor performance, availability and compliance

Support cost control, value engineering and procurement reporting

Ensure procurement activity is carried out in line with company procedures and project requirements

Requirements:

Previous experience in a Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Procurement Officer or Subcontract Buyer role

Strong experience procuring subcontractors within civil engineering or construction

Rail, heavy civils, highways, utilities, groundworks or infrastructure experience would be ideal

Good understanding of subcontract procurement processes and supplier negotiation

Confident communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams

Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and procurement systems

CIPS membership or working towards CIPS would be advantageous but is not essential

This role would suit a Buyer who enjoys working closely with project teams and has a strong background in subcontract procurement within a civil engineering environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed