Jobs in Patcham

Buyer
Location: Henfield
Salary: up to £30,000

A well-established civil engineering and construction contractor is seeking a Buyer to join its procurement team based in Henfield, West Sussex.

This role is ideal for a Buyer with experience in construction or engineering procurement who enjoys a fast-paced environment, working closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Site Teams. The Buyer will be responsible for obtaining competitive quotations, placing orders, managing supplier performance, and supporting the wider procurement function to deliver best value across multiple projects.

Buyer Salary & Benefits

Salary - up to £30,000
22 Days holiday + BH
Pension up to 10% match
Private healthcare and Phone
Annual discretionary bonus
Buyer Key Responsibilities

Obtain competitive quotations for materials, plant, and services
Raise purchase orders and expedite deliveries to meet programme requirements
Maintain supplier performance records and the approved supplier list
Support QHSE with supplier audits and compliance checks
Liaise closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Project Teams
Issue material enquiries in line with project plans, specifications, and drawings
Collate, analyse, and compare quotations for tenders and live contracts
Provide cost advice and support to Estimators during tender stages
Extract material requirements from tender and procurement information
Assist the Senior Buyer with cost analysis, reporting, and scheduling
Arrange transfer of materials and plant between sites and head office as required
Identify efficiencies, consolidate purchases, and drive cost savings
Provide cover for the Senior Buyer during periods of absence
Distribute purchase orders and procurement information to sites and stakeholders
Support the training and development of team members, including apprentices
Buyer Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a Purchasing or Buying role, ideally within construction or civil engineering
Strong time management and organisational skills
Ability to analyse data and produce clear cost and procurement reports
Good understanding of material specifications and procurement processes
Working knowledge of QHSE legislation and compliance requirements
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
Understanding of FSC and PEFC chain of custody management systems
Experience using EVision and Procore (or similar procurement / project systems)
Purchasing qualification (desirable)
Full UK driving licence or suitable travel arrangements
Sustainability awareness (desirable)Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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