Buyer / Senior Buyer

Anderselite; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Civils Subcontract Buyer in Derby to lead procurement for subcontractor works. The role ensures timely engagement and is pivotal for supplier relationship management. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, a customer-centric approach, and experience in negotiation. The position offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build effective relationships.
• Experience in procurement and contract negotiation.
• Understanding of cost drivers and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of subcontractor works including civils packages.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes including evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulations.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Customer-centric approach

Self-starter

Commercially astute

Networking skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement, or a related field

Job description

Civil Subcontract Buyer / Senior Buyer

Derby

Salaries: GBP35-42k / GBP45-52k + Package

We are recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor for a Civils Subcontractor Buyer, based in Derby, with hybrid working available.

Due to increased project activity across our civil engineering portfolio, our client is expanding their Regional Procurement team to ensure robust governance, commercial efficiency, and strategic alignment.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role will be instrumental in:

• Procure Civils Subcontract Packages: Lead procurement of subcontractor works including groundworks, drainage, earthworks, structures, and associated civils packages.
• Support Project Delivery: Ensure timely and compliant subcontractor engagement aligned with project schedules and specifications.
• Enhancing Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Governance and Consistency: Align procurement practices with company policies, client frameworks, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontractor Procurement

• Collaborate with project teams to define scope and procurement needs for civils packages.
• Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes including ITTs, RFQs, evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate subcontract terms including pricing, programme, KPIs, and risk allocation.
• Ensure compliance with client frameworks and internal governance.
• Monitor program level committed costs and forecast subcontractor spend to mitigate financial risk.

Supply Chain Management

• Maintain strong relationships with civils subcontractors, resolving performance and delivery issues.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Hold supplier relationship meetings and act as the escalation point for subcontractor-related issues across projects.

Process Management & Improvement

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote best practice procurement and continuous improvement.
• Support ESG objectives through sustainable and ethical sourcing.
• Maintain accurate records and data within procurement systems.
• Support internal and external audits.

Performance, Reporting & Representation

• Prepare regional level reports on procurement performance and risk.
• Represent the department and organisation professionally in all interactions.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Share best practices, innovation and drive continuous improvement.
• Undertake additional duties, training, or working hours as reasonably required, consistent with the level of responsibility of this role.
• Proactively manage your own continuous professional development by engaging in external networking, conferences, associations, and training to stay current with industry trends and innovations.

About You

Essential

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery.
• Self-starter with the confidence to represent the Procurement function independently.
• Commercially astute with a solid understanding of cost drivers and risk.
• Skilled in networking and exerting positive business influence.
• Committed to ethical procurement practices in line with the CIPS Ethical Policy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a proven track record of effective use.
• Demonstrates and champions the company's core values and behaviours.

Desirable

• CIPS qualified or actively working towards certification.
• Qualification in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement, or a related field.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and civils subcontractor frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, construction, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food.

Packages Includes

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

Please contact Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for more information, via LinkedIn or on (phone number removed)