Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE Due to successful company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for a Materials Buyer to form an integral part of the current group purchasing function of their well-established civil engineering company. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be based from the office in Huntington and the role is key to leading the company forward in assisting towards securing and maintaining key suppliers of materials such as aggregates, muckaway, and highway drainage, covering price, delivery and quality targets. REQUIREMENTS My client is looking for a professional who holds 5 years previous experience in a civil engineering purchasing role, procuring key materials such as aggregates, muckaway, and highway drainage. You must hold a full UK driving license and a proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base. Previous experience of Coins and / A-site and being CIPS qualified is preferred but not essential.On top of this, as this is a permanent opportunity, you must be able to demonstrate stability of employment, hold each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Work-life balance is massive within this business, despite them being a hands-on contractor they are also modernised, relaxed and truly appreciate their staff. This is all backed up with the very low staff turnover – people on average work for my client for 11 and a half years, showing people stay once they join. One of the reasons people stay with my client is because of the friendly, un corporate culture, they won’t make you stay till 17.30 every night just to prove a point, there’s flexible working involved, options to work from home and people enjoy and half a laugh with their work colleagues.With regards to the salary on offer, this has been left negotiable as specifics will depend on previous experience and suitability. You will receive 26 days annual leave, which is exclusive of bank holidays, and you will be enrolled on to the company pension scheme.