Buyer

Would you like to work for a company with 40 years of expertise in Civil Engineering and delivery excellence, that continues to receive consistent, outstanding client feedback? We are looking for a Buyer, with a strong background in construction &/or civils, at our well-established office in Leeds. This may be the role for you!

CML are seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team to support a growing portfolio of infrastructure works across our Frameworks.

Are you a strategic procurement professional with deep construction industry expertise? Do you thrive on building strong supplier relationships and driving value that directly impacts the success of major projects? As a Buyer at CML, you’ll serve as a vital interface between site teams, suppliers, and the wider business. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end procurement for materials and plant, making sure we get the right product, at the right price, at the right time — without compromising on quality or programme.

Your Responsibilities

The main duties of the role include:

• Economic and timely procurement of materials, consumables, plant and equipment for permanent and temporary works in accordance with site requirements as detailed on the contract drawings, method statements, client specification, contract programme and Network Rail possession timetables

• Economic and efficient procurement of maintenance, certification and calibration services as appropriate for company vehicles, surveying instruments, measurement and cable detection devices etc.

• Source and price supply chain services for the preparation of competitive tenders

• Monitor the manufacture and delivery of materials in order to comply with the site programme requirements

• Liaise with Site Management team to confirm planned deliveries are in accordance with the supply arrangements and confirmed by checked delivery notes processed in accordance with CML systems and procedures

• ' Troubleshoot’ price and quality issues with suppliers and deal with replacement of damaged or non-conforming deliveries

• Provide COSHH information and arrange appropriate technical support and practical advice to Site Management teams for the competent utilisation and incorporation of the supply chain items within the contract works

• Liaise with Estimating, Operations & Commercial teams at all stages of the pre-contract and contract works. Provide input to contract cost reports. Analyse and evaluate materials usage performance and prepare feedback reports as directed

• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

The perfect candidate will have:

• 3-5 years' experience in similar Procurement role - essential

• Strong IT Skills, including MS Office - essential

• Good interpersonal / negotiation skills - essential

• Experience in Construction / Engineering - essential

• Qualified to A Level or relevant industry qualification - desirable

• CIPS qualification - desirable

• Coins experience - desirable

• Experience in Rail Industry / Engineering – desirable

The Package

• Competitive Pay

• A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people

• Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays

• Ad hoc Hybrid working, depending on business needs

• Company Sick Pay

• Annual professional subscription costs

• Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team

• Paid Volunteering days and Charity events

• Annual Flu Jabs

• Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counselling

• Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team

• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary

• A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire
  

At CML we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and all applicants will be considered purely on their merits and potential, regardless of where they are from, their age or gender, their lifestyle choices , their beliefs or what disability they may have.

We’re also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities apply and interview for roles.