Job Description
Group Buyer
Location: Reigate, Surrey (On-site)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Our client is seeking an experienced Group Buyer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong background in the construction industry, particularly within groundworks and civil engineering.
Working from the company's office in Reigate, Surrey, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities across multiple projects and business divisions, ensuring materials, plant and subcontract services are sourced efficiently, competitively and in line with project requirements.
The Role
As Group Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting operational teams by developing strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the timely procurement of materials and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Procure construction materials, plant and subcontract services across multiple projects.
- Negotiate prices, terms and supply agreements to achieve best value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Identify new suppliers and monitor market trends to ensure competitive purchasing.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers, Estimators and Site Teams to understand project requirements.
- Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery schedules.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and budgets.
- Monitor stock levels where applicable and support effective inventory management.
- Resolve supply issues promptly to minimise disruption to project programmes.
- Produce purchasing reports and support cost control initiatives.
About You
The successful candidate will have previous buying or procurement experience within the construction sector and possess a solid understanding of groundworks and civil engineering materials, suppliers and procurement processes.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Group Buyer within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of groundworks, civil engineering and construction materials.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Proven experience building and managing supplier relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using procurement or ERP systems would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- On-site role based in Reigate, Surrey.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing construction business.
- Long-term career progression and a supportive working environment.
If you are an experienced construction buyer with a strong background in groundworks and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
