Buyer

Buyer

Up to £39,000 DOE

Location: North Liverpool

An established organisation operating within the construction and engineering sector is seeking a Buyer to strengthen its procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying or supply-chain experience to support live projects and contribute to cost control, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

Reporting into the procurement team, the Buyer will be responsible for sourcing materials, plant, and services to meet operational and project requirements. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials, hired plant, and subcontracted services in line with project demands
• Support tendering and supplier evaluation activities, including compliance checks
• Monitor spend, usage, and supplier performance to support budget and sustainability targets
• Identify supply-chain risks and propose alternative sourcing solutions where required
• Maintain supplier relationships and assist with onboarding and performance reviews
• Work with internal teams to resolve procurement issues and improve purchasing processes
• Support governance, policies, and internal controls across all procurement activity
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience within a buying, procurement, or supply-chain role
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate effectively
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders
• Analytical and detail-focused with good problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure is advantageous
• Working towards, or interest in pursuing, a recognised procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) is desirable

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £39,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Office-based
• Opportunity to develop within a stable and growing organisation

If you would be interested in finding out more, please contact Adam Norris at Reed or apply now