Buyer Construction
AJ Group (Europe) Ltd
Leiston
Job type
contract
Location
Leiston, England
Buyer
Major Infrastructure
Location:
Suffolk (Sizewell C) Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's On Offer Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance & Income Protection
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced sick pay
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Buy additional annual leave
Paid professional memberships
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and career development
Excellent long-term career opportunities within a leading specialist engineering contractor
The Opportunity
An industry-leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint a
Buyer
to support one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects. Working within a collaborative alliance environment, you'll play a key role in procuring the materials, plant, equipment and specialist services required to deliver complex geotechnical and heavy civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project and develop your procurement career within a market-leading engineering business. The Role
As Buyer, you'll manage the procurement process from initial sourcing through to supplier management, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with commercial, engineering, project and operational teams to ensure the supply chain supports successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities
Procurement
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from enquiry to order placement
Source materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services
Prepare and issue RFQs, RFIs and tender documentation
Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate best-value agreements
Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures
Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery
Identify new suppliers and procurement opportunities
Support supplier negotiations and framework agreements
Resolve supply chain issues to minimise project disruption
Commercial Support
Analyse quotations and procurement data
Ensure best value while maintaining quality and programme requirements
Monitor market trends, pricing and material availability
Support cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities
Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting
Project Support
Work closely with engineering, commercial and site teams
Ensure materials and services are available to meet programme deadlines
Support fast-paced project delivery across multiple work packages
Ensure compliance with procurement governance and project procedures
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes
Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives
Promote collaborative working across project teams and suppliers
Contribute to supply chain performance improvements
About You
We're looking for someone with: Experience managing the end-to-end procurement process
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational and planning abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Good analytical skills with confidence reviewing quotations and cost data
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of engineering, plant or construction materials procurement
Experience using SAP, Jaggaer or similar procurement systems
CIPS qualification or working towards accreditation
Experience supporting major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally significant infrastructure project where you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering works while developing your procurement career with one of the industry's leading specialist contractors.
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Major Infrastructure
Location:
Suffolk (Sizewell C) Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's On Offer Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance & Income Protection
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced sick pay
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Buy additional annual leave
Paid professional memberships
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and career development
Excellent long-term career opportunities within a leading specialist engineering contractor
The Opportunity
An industry-leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint a
Buyer
to support one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects. Working within a collaborative alliance environment, you'll play a key role in procuring the materials, plant, equipment and specialist services required to deliver complex geotechnical and heavy civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project and develop your procurement career within a market-leading engineering business. The Role
As Buyer, you'll manage the procurement process from initial sourcing through to supplier management, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with commercial, engineering, project and operational teams to ensure the supply chain supports successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities
Procurement
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from enquiry to order placement
Source materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services
Prepare and issue RFQs, RFIs and tender documentation
Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate best-value agreements
Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures
Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery
Identify new suppliers and procurement opportunities
Support supplier negotiations and framework agreements
Resolve supply chain issues to minimise project disruption
Commercial Support
Analyse quotations and procurement data
Ensure best value while maintaining quality and programme requirements
Monitor market trends, pricing and material availability
Support cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities
Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting
Project Support
Work closely with engineering, commercial and site teams
Ensure materials and services are available to meet programme deadlines
Support fast-paced project delivery across multiple work packages
Ensure compliance with procurement governance and project procedures
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes
Support sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives
Promote collaborative working across project teams and suppliers
Contribute to supply chain performance improvements
About You
We're looking for someone with: Experience managing the end-to-end procurement process
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational and planning abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Good analytical skills with confidence reviewing quotations and cost data
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of engineering, plant or construction materials procurement
Experience using SAP, Jaggaer or similar procurement systems
CIPS qualification or working towards accreditation
Experience supporting major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally significant infrastructure project where you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering works while developing your procurement career with one of the industry's leading specialist contractors.
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