Commercial Buyer

Commercial Buyer
Location: North Bristol
Salary: Up to £40,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5

At Livgreen, we believe in building smarter, greener solutions for a better future. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of what we do, we’re looking for a Commercial Buyer to join our dynamic team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our supply chain runs seamlessly, working with mobilisation managers to deliver excellence in everything we do.

Our success relies on strong, collaborative relationships with our suppliers, ensuring the consistent delivery of excellence across all projects. As such, we are seeking someone to lead and optimise our supplier network, driving performance and value throughout the commercials. As the Commercial buyer will be at the forefront of supplier relationship management, working across a dynamic and varied portfolio.

Why Join Livgreen?

At Livgreen, we’re not just about delivering projects - we’re about making a difference. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Basic salary of up to £35,000 (there may be some flex here so please do still get in touch if you’re a bit over).
• Benefits including cycle to work scheme, pension, tech scheme
• Health cashback towards dentistry, optometry and counselling
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that’s committed to sustainability and driving positive change.
• Room to Grow: We’ll support your professional development and help you reach your career goals.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team where your ideas are heard.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help us manage suppliers, subcontractors, and goods to keep our operations efficient and sustainable. Your day-to-day will include:

• Supplier and Subcontractor Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with our standards and project timelines.
• Procurement Support: Sourcing goods and services, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring the best value without compromising quality.
• Stock and Inventory Management: Tracking and monitoring goods to ensure availability for upcoming projects, avoiding delays, and minimizing waste.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline supply chain processes, enhance efficiency, and align with our sustainability goals.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Acting as the link between our commercial team, mobilisation managers, and external suppliers to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly resolving any issues that arise, from delivery delays to supplier queries, keeping projects on track.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a commercial team/construction buying.
• Strong Communication Skills: You’re confident working with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep everyone on the same page.
• Organisational Superpowers: You can juggle multiple tasks and deadlines without breaking a sweat.
• Attention to Detail: You know the small details make the biggest difference, and you never miss a beat.
• Analytical Thinking: You’re comfortable working with data, tracking performance, and identifying trends or areas for improvement.
• Team Player Mindset: You’re ready to collaborate, share ideas, and contribute to a culture of success.

If you would like any further information prior to applying please get in touch with Imogen.

LivGreen values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: LivGreen prefers to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.