Job Description

We're looking for a Buyer to join our team at Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, where you'll be supporting the Commercial and Finance team with regards to procuring materials, plant, and subcontractor services that underpin our highway construction projects



Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment.

Location

: Birmingham - travel to the office required with remote working available

Hours

: Permanent Fulltime 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

Salary

: 45,000 - 50,000 per year + private healthcare + benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for leading in the procurement of varied supplies and services such as subcontractors, road surfacing materials, drainage components, traffic management services, and civil engineering supplies. The role is pivotal in ensuring that all purchasing activities are carried out in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner to support the successful delivery of highways and infrastructure projects.



Your day to day will include:


Procure materials and services specific to highway construction, including aggregates, asphalt, geotextiles, kerbs, drainage systems, and traffic management Help source subcontractors for services such as surfacing, white lining, fencing, and earthworks Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and subcontractors Liaise with site managers, engineers, and quantity surveyors to forecast material needs and avoid delays

What are we looking for?

This role of Buyer is great for you if:


Strong knowledge of highway construction materials, plant hire, and subcontractor services Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills Proficient in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite Understanding of NEC contracts

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.



As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.





We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier



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