Buyer, Engineering

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.

Reporting into the commercial team, the Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of construction materials in line with project requirements and programmes.

• 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

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 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

West Lothian - with projects across Scotland

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact EDM Recruitment Group.