JOB- Senior Buyer LOCATION- Berkshire TERM- Permanent SALARY-£40,000 - £60,000 per annum dependent on experience (please advise what you’re looking for) My client work within Civil Engineering, and they are looking to take on a Buyer on a permanent basis, in the Berkshire area. The Senior Buyer will ideally have the following attributes: Previous experience working within a similar Buyer / Purchasing role within a Civil Engineering / Construction environment ideally Supporting with purchasing activities for a range of Commercial, Residential and Infrastructure projects Have excellent knowledge and experience in purchasing materials and also sub-contractor services Any previous exposure to working with procurement software would be desirable Be able to extract material quantities from construction drawings i.e drainage Confident using MS Office A background in Quantity Surveying could be useful but not essential Have the ability to workwell alone as well as part of a team Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Excellent time management skills and attention to detailThe Senior Buyer role will involve: Working with colleagues in Estimating and Quantity Surveying Material sourcing and purchasing – a range of construction materials such as concrete, aggregates and other supplies Sub-contract sourcing and purchasing for various projects Relationship management with suppliers and site teams Working with procurement software to place orders and review invoices Contract negotiations - work with suppliers to securethe best value Regularly monitoring supplier performance to ensure reliability and qualityIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary