Materials Buyer

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Office-based)
Holidays: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Start Date: As soon as possible (can accommodate up to 4 weeks’ notice)

Our client is a leading Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractor, operating nationwide with a turnover of approximately £400 million. Renowned for delivering high-quality projects across the UK, they work with major developers and main contractors on large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure schemes.

With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to recruit a Materials Buyer to join their busy West Midlands office.

The Materials Buyer will play a key role in the day-to-day procurement of materials and supplies for groundworks and civil engineering projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in construction buying or a merchant sales background who wants to build a career within a well-established and expanding contractor.

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, plant, and equipment for ongoing projects.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Ensure materials are delivered to site on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Obtain competitive quotations and manage supplier pricing agreements.

• Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, and the commercial department.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate logistics for material deliveries.

• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.

• Previous experience as a Materials Buyer within construction or a merchant sales background (essential).

• Knowledge of groundworks, civil engineering, or construction materials is advantageous.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and purchasing software systems.

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.

• Office-based role with Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm hours.

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Opportunity to join a highly successful and growing national contractor.

• Long-term career prospects within a stable and supportive commercial team.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Buyer or have a strong background in merchant sales and want to join a major player in the groundworks and civils sector, we’d love to hear from you.