Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Exeter

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Sphere Solutions is partnering with one of the South West s leading groundworks contractors to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their expanding procurement team based out of their Exeter or Bristol office. As a core member of the commercial team, you will play a pivotal role in securing materials, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective procurement across a wide portfolio of major construction projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction products and materials at the best possible prices in accordance with active contract specifications.
• Compare supplier quotations, measure quantities when required, and analyse costs against initial tender allowances.
• Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate rates, coordinate delivery dates with site teams, and handle order updates to prevent invoice discrepancies.
• Research new product information and identify cost-effective alternative materials.
• Provide regular procurement and cost analysis updates directly to the business directors.

My client will also review Assistant level candidates.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a buying/procurement role, ideally within the construction or groundworks sector ( 4 years' preferred).
• Strong price negotiation skills and a solid understanding of market analytics to stay competitive.
• High level of organisation with exceptional attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Exeter office.

To Apply: For a confidential discussion, contact Riley or Abbie on (phone number removed).

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