Senior Buyer

We Are Footprint; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor in the North West of England is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead their procurement team. The successful candidate will manage procurement for materials and services ensuring that purchasing supports performance and project delivery. Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. This position is essential for optimizing costs and driving project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of construction materials and services.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage procurement data and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for materials and labor.
• Lead supplier negotiations for competitive pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Cost assurance

Risk management

Tools

Evolution M

Job description

Our client are a successful and reputable building contractor based in the North West of England. Due to increased work load and a healthy pipeline they are looking to take on a Senior Buyer to lead their procurement team.

The Senior Buyer will take ownership of the procurement of materials, plant, goods, and services across the business, ensuring that purchasing activity supports commercial performance, programme delivery, and company objectives. Working closely with the Commercial Team and project teams, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for optimising cost, cash, quality, and service across the supply chain. The role will drive added value through strategic sourcing, cost assurance, innovation, and effective risk management, ensuring that all procurement decisions support profitable project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sourcing strategies for construction materials, plant, services, and labour to achieve best commercial value.
• Procure goods and services in line with project budgets, specifications, and programmes.
• Lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing, rebates, and favourable contractual terms.
• Build and manage supplier and labour agency relationships, monitoring performance, compliance, and financial stability.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks.
• Support value engineering and continuous cost improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Project, Site, and Operations teams throughout tender and delivery stages.
• Plan and manage the timely procurement and delivery of materials and plant in line with programme and cashflow.
• Ensure all orders, approvals, GRNs, and spend monitoring are managed accurately through Evolution M.
• Prepare and present regular procurement, spend, rebate, and risk reports to the Commercial Team.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, price lists, and documentation to ensure audit and policy compliance.
• Support standardisation of products, suppliers, and procurement processes.
• Manage labour agency SLAs, agreed rates, orders, and subcontractor compliance.
• Ensure procurement align with SHEQ, sustainability, and company governance requirements.