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Buyer (Site based)
full-time•Chester
About this role
Company Description
United Infrastructure Group is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We employ over 1800 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our supply chain team. The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services required by the organization. This role ensures that procurement activities align with budgetary goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
This role will be based from our project offices in Flintshire/Deeside
Key Responsibilities:
· Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and selection.
· Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate records of orders and vendor contracts.
· Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
· Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., production, engineering, finance) to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement.
· Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
· Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts with vendors to ensure favorable terms.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, supplier innovations, and material availability.
· Track inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse/operations teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
· Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations.
Qualifications
- Experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain-related roles.
· Strong negotiation and communication skills.
· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Experience in the infrastructure sector
· Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, APICS) desirable
Additional Information
This role will be based across our project offices covering Atlhami (Mold), Sealand Road and Cryers lane (Deeside)
What you'll do
- The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services required by the organization, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Key duties include evaluating suppliers, issuing purchase orders, monitoring performance, and collaborating with internal departments for timely procurement.
About United Infrastructure
United Infrastructure combines the collective capabilities, experience and resources of our parent companies to deliver large scale infrastructure projects with our large self-perform workforce and extensive plant assets.
A Joint Venture between Burton Contractors, JK Williams and Mulgoa Quarries. All being Western Sydney based we have a combined workforce of over 400 people and plant and equipment to deliver large, complex project
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