Buyer

1 week ago

Barton Gate, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Job Title: Buyer - Materials and Services (Environmental Construction / River Restoration)

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that support environmental construction and civil engineering projects such as river restoration, habitat creation, wetland enhancement, erosion control and earthworks for Solar Farm installation. The role ensures that all purchases meet ecological design specifications, sustainability standards, and project delivery requirements, while achieving value for money and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

Source, evaluate, and purchase specialist materials and services required for environmental construction projects - including aggregates, timber, geotextiles, small tools, plant hire, labour, accommodation and PPE
Negotiate competitive pricing, lead times, and delivery terms to optimise cost, quality, and sustainability.
Create and maintain preferred supplier list.
Coordinate with project teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely delivery to remote or environmentally sensitive sites.Sustainable & Ethical Procurement

Identify and select suppliers aligned with the company's environmental and sustainability objectives (e.g., low-carbon materials, locally sourced aggregates, FSC-certified timber, recycled or biodegradable products).
Verify supplier compliance with environmental, health & safety, and quality standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, etc.).
Maintain records to demonstrate sustainable procurement practices for client reporting and audits.Supplier & Subcontractor Management

Develop and maintain relationships with specialist suppliers and subcontractors in the environmental and ecological construction sector.

Evaluate supplier performance on reliability, quality, environmental responsibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Resolve logistical, quality, or delivery issues to maintain smooth project execution.Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, project specifications, and environmental regulations.
Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, and audit trails for compliance and client reporting.
Support continuous improvement of procurement procedures and sustainability reporting.Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Degree qualifiedExperience:

3-5 years' experience in construction procurement, ideally within environmental contracting, river restoration, ecological construction, or infrastructure.Skills:

Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Knowledge of environmentally sustainable materials and products.
Competent in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Knowledge of Business Central ERP system (desirable)
Understanding of construction and environmental regulations.Key Competencies

Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Effective communication and teamwork across technical and site teams.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing

  • Buyer

    7 days ago

    Barton upon Humber, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time

    Buyer – North Lincolnshire - Circa £35,000Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with an established and growing manufacturer in North Lincolnshire who are looking for a Buyer to join their dynamic Procurement team.Benefits:CIPS study support and developmentFree onsite gym to promote health and wellbeing25 days holiday + BankSubsidised...

  • Buyer

    1 week ago

    Barton-under-Needwood, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Buyer - Materials and Services (Environmental Construction / River Restoration) The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and subcontracted services that support environmental construction and civil engineering projects such as river restoration, habitat creation, wetland enhancement, erosion control and earthworks for Solar Farm...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Barton-Upon-Humber, United Kingdom Wren Kitchens Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking for a Junior Buyer, based at our Head Office in Barton-Upon-Humber. The position is full-time, working 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30.Main responsibilities: Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring data accuracy Maintain accurate pricing, product and supplier information in internal systems Update forecasting...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Barton-Upon-Humber, United Kingdom Wren Kitchens Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking for a Junior Buyer, based at our Head Office in Barton-Upon-Humber. The position is full-time, working 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30.Main responsibilities: Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring data accuracy Maintain accurate pricing, product and supplier information in internal systems Update forecasting...

  • Junior Buyer

    5 days ago

    Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Wren Kitchens Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking for a Junior Buyer, based at our Head Office in Barton-Upon-Humber. The position is full-time, working 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30.Main responsibilities:Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring data accuracyMaintain accurate pricing, product and supplier information in internal systemsUpdate forecasting...

  • Sustainable Materials

    1 week ago

    Barton-under-Needwood, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    A leading environmental construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer for Materials and Services. This role focuses on procuring sustainable materials and services for projects such as river restoration and habitat creation. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of procurement experience within the construction sector, have strong...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Wren Kitchens Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are looking for an experienced Category Manager, based at our Head Office inBarton-Upon-Humber. The position is full time, working 5 days a weekfrom Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:00.   As Category Manager, you will lead the commercial and strategic management of defined product categories to drive sales growth, profitability and customer...

  • Materials Planner

    7 days ago

    Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    Materials Planner – North Lincolnshire – £30,000 - £35,000Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a hugely successful manufacturer in North Lincolnshire who are looking to recruit a Materials Planner to join their team.As Materials Planner, you will be responsible for planning and ordering of products across multiple categories...

  • New Homes Sites Sales Consultant

    6 days ago

    Barton-le-Clay, United Kingdom haart Full time

    **A day in the life of a New Homes Site Sales Consultant**: - Working within the New Homes Site Sales office at **Bedfordshire**: - Register client details - Book and conduct property viewings - Negotiate offers between developers and buyers - Working with your team to deliver success and consistently high service standards - Canvassing and producing new...