Group Buyer

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.