About the company:
My client is a privately owned, leading name within the Highways, Bridges and Civil Engineering sector within England, turning over £105M. Since starting up the company in the late 60’s they have become a very trusted partner with clients within Kent, Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, East Midlands and Yorkshire. The firm specialises in S278 and S38 works, as well as construction and maintenance work for all types of highway schemes, from minor roads to motorways and major route construction. They also specialise in the bridge infrastructure, utilities and rail. Their projects generally involve plenty of concrete works, deep drainage and major earthworks ranging in value from £2M - £25M.
About the opportunity:
Due to successful company expansion, my client is recruiting permanently for a Trainee Buyer to assistant the buying department in the gathering, analysis and submission of material prices for tender submissions and the physical purchases for live sites.
Based from their office in Huntingdon, you will be responsible for assisting the buying department at tender stage by sending price enquiries for materials to prospective suppliers and analysing responses; building and developing strategic relationships with suppliers; developing an understanding of technical drawings and specifications; and assisting the buying department at live project stage by liaising with suppliers who quoted at tender stage to negotiate and pro...