Buyer – Commodity

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd. seeks an experienced Commodity Buyer for Buildings & Construction to lead end‑to‑end procurement on UK and international infrastructure projects.

You will own tenders, strategic sourcing, and negotiations for architects, engineers, contractors, and project teams, managing multi‑million‑pound capital programs across diverse facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent commercial experience in procurement/supply chain/engineering/architecture.
• 5+ years in procurement, operations, or facility management focused on Building & Construction.
• Strong negotiation, contracts knowledge, and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender processes and implement commodity strategies.
• Manage a contract portfolio valued between €15M–€40M with ~80 key suppliers; signing delegation up to €250K.
• Drive annual savings through specification challenges, demand management, and negotiations.
• Negotiate and execute national and international frame agreements; monitor KPIs and risk.
• Advise internal project teams on compliant procurement frameworks to maximize value.
• Assist rollout and optimization of e-procurement platforms and e-catalogues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Ethics & compliance

Education

Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Architecture/Construction

Job description

Commodity Buyer – Buildings & Construction

Broughton

12 Month Contract

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer – Buildings & Construction to lead end-to-end procurement activities across our UK and international infrastructure portfolio.

The Role

In this role, you will take ownership of major call-for-tenders, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations for high-value construction services—including architects, structural engineering, main contractors, project managers, and control firms. You will be responsible for driving multi-million-pound capital projects across a wide variety of facility types, from offices and canteens to technical buildings, clean rooms, and industrial hangars.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end tender processes and implement robust commodity strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
• Manage a contract portfolio valued between €15M – €40M, with annual spend placement averaging €25M across ~80 key suppliers (Signing delegation authority up to €250K).
• Drive annual savings initiatives through specification challenges, demand management, volume aggregation, and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate and execute national and international frame agreements, monitor supplier performance against strict time/cost/quality KPIs, and manage risk mitigation.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to internal project teams, guiding stakeholders through compliant procurement frameworks to ensure maximum value and operational delivery.
• Support the rollout and optimization of e-procurement platforms and e-catalogues.

What We Are Looking For

Education:

• Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Architecture/Construction (or equivalent commercial experience).
• 5+ years of hands‑on procurement, operations, or facility management experience, with a proven track record specifically in the Building & Construction category.
• Advanced negotiation skills, deep understanding of construction contracts, and strong financial analytical capabilities (business cases, financial KPIs).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional project teams, manage vendor relationships, and navigate competing stakeholder priorities.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented, autonomous, and diplomatic, with an uncompromised commitment to ethics and compliance.

Language Skills:

Business fluent in English (required); working knowledge of French, German, or Spanish is an advantage.