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Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum + Benefits & Package Type: Full Time Region: UK - South East Town/City: Brighton, East Sussex Posted: 27/07/2026 Listed in: Civil Engineering Reference: BBBH5296_1785165216
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Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering infrastructure projects across the South East.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy procurement team, playing a key role in sourcing materials, plant and services while supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects. The business has a strong pipeline of secured work and offers long-term career development within a collaborative environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, plant and services, helping to maximise value while maintaining quality and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain competitive quotations for construction materials, plant and services.
- Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with supplier audits and maintain approved supplier records.
- Liaise closely with estimating and operational teams throughout the procurement process.
- Analyse supplier quotations and provide cost comparisons to support tender submissions.
- Procure materials, plant and subcontract services in line with project requirements.
- Monitor deliveries and expedite orders where required.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiencies.
- Produce procurement reports and cost analysis.
- Assist with material scheduling and purchasing strategies.
- Provide support and cover for senior members of the procurement team when required.
- Support the development of junior team members and apprentices.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
- Previous purchasing experience within the construction or civil engineering sector.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Experience analysing supplier quotations and managing procurement schedules.
- Good understanding of construction materials and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using procurement or construction management software such as Procore or similar would be advantageous.
- A full UK driving licence.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
If you're a Buyer with construction or civil engineering experience looking for your next opportunity, I'd be keen to discuss this role with you in confidence.
Apply today or contact Harry Buckland at Aldwych Consulting for more information.
Aldwych Consulting 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 happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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