Senior Buyer
Our client is an established and growing construction business known for delivering high-quality projects and building strong, long-term relationships with both clients and employees. With a people-focused culture, they invest heavily in training, development, and creating a safe, collaborative working environment.
The Role
This Senior Buyer position plays a key role in supporting project delivery. You will work closely with commercial, estimating, and operational teams while managing supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure best value across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Procure materials and services in line with project requirements
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage subcontract packages from tender through to performance review
- Ensure procurement activities meet budget, quality, and programme targets
- Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships
- Support project teams with product selection and cost advice
- Monitor subcontractor performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Respond to site queries and provide timely procurement support
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar construction buying role
- Experience managing subcontract procurement is advantageous
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
- Excellent organisation and stakeholder management abilities
Salary negotiable depending on experience. Benefits include Pension, DIS, EAP, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free on-site parking.