Buyer - Materials & Plant Hire

The company Our client is a well-established and highly regarded groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham. They deliver substructure, groundworks, civils and highways (S278) works for major contractors and developers across the commercial, residential, retail, industrial, education, health and leisure sectors. They have a large directly employed workforce, a strong record of repeat business and a reputation built on integrity and reliability. The role Our client is looking for a Buyer to join their procurement team. You’ll be responsible for sourcing and buying materials for a busy portfolio of live projects and managing some plant hire requirements. You’ll work closely with site and commercial teams to make sure the right materials and plant arrive on site on time and at the right price. What you’ll be doing * Procuring groundworks and civils materials: aggregates, concrete, drainage, ducting, kerbs, reinforcement and similar * Arranging and managing plant hire, including on/off hires and hire records * Obtaining and comparing quotations and negotiating price, terms and lead times * Raising purchase orders and keeping procurement records accurate and up to date * Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and hire companies * Liaising with site managers and quantity surveyors on requirements, deliveries and programme * Resolving delivery issues, d...