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.