Buyer
Construction & Civil Engineering West Lothian
EDM Recruitment Group are working with a well-established and growing civil engineering and utilities contractor based in West Lothian, who are looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to support their ongoing and upcoming projects.
This role will focus primarily on materials procurement, ensuring timely supply, best value, and strong supplier performance across a range of civil engineering and utilities works.
The Role
Reporting into the commercial team, the Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of construction materials in line with project requirements and programmes.
Key duties include:
Procuring materials for civil engineering and utilities projects
Placing purchase orders in line with project programmes and budgets
Sourcing new suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
Monitoring lead times, availability, and market pricing
Resolving supply, quality, and delivery issues in conjunction with site teams
Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and site teams
Maintaining accurate procurement records and reports
The Candidate
EDM Recruitment Group are keen to speak with candidates who have:
Proven experience in a Buyer or materials procurement role within construction
Background in civil engineering and/or utilities projects
Strong knowledge of construction materials and supply chains
Good commercial awareness and cost control understanding
Strong communication, organisational, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple orders across live projects
Salary & Package
Salary negotiable, circa 40,000, dependent on experience
Permanent position with a reputable and stable contractor
Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of civil engineering and utilities projects
Long-term career progression within a growing business
Location
West Lothian - with projects across Scotland
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact EDM Recruitment Group.