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Kilnbridge
Head Office – Canning Town
Kilnbridge Group
About Kilnbridge
Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.
We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.
If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
We're looking for a proactive and organised Buyer to join our Procurement team at our Canning Town Head Office.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll be responsible for ensuring that project teams have the materials, goods and services they need, when they need them, helping keep projects moving safely, efficiently and on budget.
Working closely with project, bid and operational teams, you'll develop strong supplier relationships, manage procurement activities from requisition through to delivery, and contribute to continuous improvements across our supply chain. Whether you're an experienced Buyer or someone with strong transferable skills looking to develop a career in procurement, this role offers genuine opportunities for growth and development within a leading employee-owned business.
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What you'll do
- Raise and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders to support project and business requirements
- Source goods, services and materials in line with project specifications and delivery schedules
- Monitor order acknowledgements and open order lines, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of progress
- Work closely with project and bid teams to ensure procurement activities support successful project delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Identify alternative supply chain solutions where required to minimise project risks and delays
- Support the ongoing development and management of the supply chain
- Monitor market and procurement trends, identifying opportunities for cost savings and added value
- Promote procurement best practices across the business
- Provide support and cover within the Procurement team as required during periods of absence.
What you'll need
- Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement or Purchasing role is desirable, though not essential
- Experience within the construction industry would be advantageous but is not a requirement
- Knowledge of procurement processes and best practice
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
- A proactive, self-motivated and solution-focused approach
- Resilience and professionalism when working under pressure
- CIPS qualification or working towards one would be advantageous
- Alignment with Kilnbridge values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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Why Kilnbridge?
With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.
We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.
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