Buyer (Construction)

Job description

Buyer (Construction / Civil Engineering)

Chesterfield (Office-based

)
£38,000 - £42,000 (Negotiable DOE) + Opportunity to step into management + Training & Development + Potential for Progression + Life Assurance + Pension + Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme + Other Company Benefi

ts
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Buyer based commutable distance to Chesterfield. This role is a permanent, full-time position, based onsite 5 days a we

ek.
Are you a Buyer, from the construction, merchant, or hire sector, looking to step into a newly created role, where you will have the opportunity to centralise and shape a brand-new buying function, managing two existing staff members? (no formal management experience requi

red)
Are you an experienced buyer, looking to step into a varied, fast-paced role, balancing high-level supplier negotiations with hands-on, day-to-day purchasing execution, with a high degree of autonomy and versati

lity?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and growing business, with the opportunity to step into a management role, supporting both their Geotechnical and Structures departments. You will lead a small team and drive commercial value across the bus

iness.
The C

ompany:We are working with a leading specialist engineering contractor, which forms part of a major engineering group, delivering innovative solutions on technically challenging projects nationwide, across civil engineering and constr

uction.
T

he Role:You will centralise the buying function and manage two direct reports. Your workload will adapt to project pipelines; focusing on rapid execution and logistics during high-volume periods and shifting to strategic stock management and bulk rebate negotiations during slower

windows.
Day to day

• you will:Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for materials, plant hire, and services across both b
• usinessesNegotiate pricing, agreements, and bulk terms with merchants and global
• suppliersRaise, process and track
• purchaseLine manage and develop two purchasing/administrative assistants based in London and Che
• sterfieldBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for consolidation or impro
• ved termsCollaborate with internal stores, warehouse, and workshop managers to optimise stock control and
• trackingDrive data consolidation and process improvements across internal spreadsheets an
• d systemsEnsure cost-effective delivery decisions, recognising when speed and site continuity outweigh standard
• premiumsSupport continuous improvement of procurement processes an

d systems
The I

ndividual:We are looking for people who

• can show:
  Proven experience in a purchasing or buying role within construction, civil engineering, builders' merchants, or the plant
• hire sectorStrong commercial acumen with a track record of effective supplier
• negotiationStrong spreadsheet an

d IT skills
T

• he Benefits:Life assurance and pe
• nsion schemePrivate healthcare cash plan and virtu
• al GP accessMental health and wellb
• eing supportEnhanced matern
• ity benefitsHoliday pur
• chase schemeCycle to work scheme and reta
• il discountsOngoing professional development

and training
Does this sound like your next move?

Apply today.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English