Buyer - Construction

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation and defence engineering company is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to join its Building & Construction team. This long-term temp role involves sourcing and contract negotiations within a hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Candidates should have over 5 years of procurement experience, ideally in engineering or construction, and demonstrate excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in engineering or construction.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations to secure optimal purchasing conditions.
• Implement procurement strategies aligned with commodity and project teams.
• Manage procurement projects across divisions and geographies.

Skills

Procurement or strategic sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Contract management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist – Building & Construction (Long-Term Temp)

(Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Contract: Long-Term Temporary Assignment 12 months +

Experience Level: 5+ years

About the Role:

A global aviation and defence engineering company is looking for a proactive and commercially astute Procurement Specialist to join its Building & Construction team. This is a long-term temp opportunity to work on high-impact, multi-divisional procurement projects with international scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations to secure optimal purchasing conditions.
• Implement procurement strategies aligned with commodity and project teams.
• Manage procurement projects across divisions and geographies.
• Build and maintain a high-performing supply chain aligned with business goals.
• Ensure supplier deliverables meet contractual terms (cost, time, quality).
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and mitigate contractual risks.
• Drive savings initiatives through standardization, demand control, and volume aggregation.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams throughout the contract lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in engineering or construction.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and compliance processes.