Buyer (Materials + Plant)
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Permanent Buyer – Construction / Civil Engineering
Location: Outskirts of Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction, Civil Engineering, Build, Structural, M&E
A well-established construction and built environment contractor, operating across civils, build and M&E, is looking to appoint a permanent Buyer to join its procurement function.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in construction procurement, or someone from a builders’ merchant / construction materials supplier background who has strong product knowledge and is keen to move into a Buyer role with a progressive contractor.
The role is a group-wide position, supporting multiple divisions across building, civil engineering, structural works, mechanical and electrical, and wider construction operations.
The Role
* Procurement of construction materials across live projects
* Plant on-hire and off-hire coordination
* Liaising with site teams to understand material and plant requirements
* Obtaining quotes and comparing supplier prices, availability and lead times
* Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently
* Maintaining regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors
* Supporting best value purchasing across the group
* Assisting with subcontract procurement where required
* Working closely with operational, commercial and site teams
What We’re Looking For
* Ideally 2–4 years’ buying / procurement experience, or more
* Construction, civil engineering or building sector experience would be highly beneficial
* Builders’ merchant or construction materials supplier experience would also be highly relevant
* Strong knowledge of materials supplied into civil engineering and construction projects
* Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple requirements at once
* Keen to develop a long-term career within construction procurement
What’s on Offer
* Permanent Buyer role with a well-established contractor
* Based on the outskirts of Newcastle
* Group-wide role covering build, civils, structural and M&E divisions
* Competitive basic salary, aligned with experience
* Competitive benefits package
* Excellent long-term progression and personal development
* Support towards CIPS / MCIPS formal training
For more information, please apply via CV-Library or contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment
Location: Outskirts of Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction, Civil Engineering, Build, Structural, M&E
A well-established construction and built environment contractor, operating across civils, build and M&E, is looking to appoint a permanent Buyer to join its procurement function.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in construction procurement, or someone from a builders’ merchant / construction materials supplier background who has strong product knowledge and is keen to move into a Buyer role with a progressive contractor.
The role is a group-wide position, supporting multiple divisions across building, civil engineering, structural works, mechanical and electrical, and wider construction operations.
The Role
* Procurement of construction materials across live projects
* Plant on-hire and off-hire coordination
* Liaising with site teams to understand material and plant requirements
* Obtaining quotes and comparing supplier prices, availability and lead times
* Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently
* Maintaining regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors
* Supporting best value purchasing across the group
* Assisting with subcontract procurement where required
* Working closely with operational, commercial and site teams
What We’re Looking For
* Ideally 2–4 years’ buying / procurement experience, or more
* Construction, civil engineering or building sector experience would be highly beneficial
* Builders’ merchant or construction materials supplier experience would also be highly relevant
* Strong knowledge of materials supplied into civil engineering and construction projects
* Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple requirements at once
* Keen to develop a long-term career within construction procurement
What’s on Offer
* Permanent Buyer role with a well-established contractor
* Based on the outskirts of Newcastle
* Group-wide role covering build, civils, structural and M&E divisions
* Competitive basic salary, aligned with experience
* Competitive benefits package
* Excellent long-term progression and personal development
* Support towards CIPS / MCIPS formal training
For more information, please apply via CV-Library or contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment
Reference: 225266136
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Buyer (Materials + Plant)
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Permanent Buyer – Construction / Civil Engineering
Location: Outskirts of Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction, Civil Engineering, Build, Structural, M&E
A well-established construction and built environment contractor, operating across civils, build and M&E, is looking to appoint a permanent Buyer to join its procurement function.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in construction procurement, or someone from a builders’ merchant / construction materials supplier background who has strong product knowledge and is keen to move into a Buyer role with a progressive contractor.
The role is a group-wide position, supporting multiple divisions across building, civil engineering, structural works, mechanical and electrical, and wider construction operations.
The Role
* Procurement of construction materials across live projects
* Plant on-hire and off-hire coordination
* Liaising with site teams to understand material and plant requirements
* Obtaining quotes and comparing supplier prices, availability and lead times
* Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently
* Maintaining regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors
* Supporting best value purchasing across the group
* Assisting with subcontract procurement where required
* Working closely with operational, commercial and site teams
What We’re Looking For
* Ideally 2–4 years’ buying / procurement experience, or more
* Construction, civil engineering or building sector experience would be highly beneficial
* Builders’ merchant or construction materials supplier experience would also be highly relevant
* Strong knowledge of materials supplied into civil engineering and construction projects
* Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple requirements at once
* Keen to develop a long-term career within construction procurement
What’s on Offer
* Permanent Buyer role with a well-established contractor
* Based on the outskirts of Newcastle
* Group-wide role covering build, civils, structural and M&E divisions
* Competitive basic salary, aligned with experience
* Competitive benefits package
* Excellent long-term progression and personal development
* Support towards CIPS / MCIPS formal training
For more information, please apply via CV-Library or contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment
Location: Outskirts of Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction, Civil Engineering, Build, Structural, M&E
A well-established construction and built environment contractor, operating across civils, build and M&E, is looking to appoint a permanent Buyer to join its procurement function.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working in construction procurement, or someone from a builders’ merchant / construction materials supplier background who has strong product knowledge and is keen to move into a Buyer role with a progressive contractor.
The role is a group-wide position, supporting multiple divisions across building, civil engineering, structural works, mechanical and electrical, and wider construction operations.
The Role
* Procurement of construction materials across live projects
* Plant on-hire and off-hire coordination
* Liaising with site teams to understand material and plant requirements
* Obtaining quotes and comparing supplier prices, availability and lead times
* Raising purchase orders accurately and efficiently
* Maintaining regular contact with suppliers and subcontractors
* Supporting best value purchasing across the group
* Assisting with subcontract procurement where required
* Working closely with operational, commercial and site teams
What We’re Looking For
* Ideally 2–4 years’ buying / procurement experience, or more
* Construction, civil engineering or building sector experience would be highly beneficial
* Builders’ merchant or construction materials supplier experience would also be highly relevant
* Strong knowledge of materials supplied into civil engineering and construction projects
* Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple requirements at once
* Keen to develop a long-term career within construction procurement
What’s on Offer
* Permanent Buyer role with a well-established contractor
* Based on the outskirts of Newcastle
* Group-wide role covering build, civils, structural and M&E divisions
* Competitive basic salary, aligned with experience
* Competitive benefits package
* Excellent long-term progression and personal development
* Support towards CIPS / MCIPS formal training
For more information, please apply via CV-Library or contact David Fletcher of Fulcrum Recruitment
Reference: 225266136
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