Senior Buyer

Srg; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement of materials and equipment for major facility build projects. The role is hybrid: 3 days in the Birmingham office and 2 days remote.

You will source suppliers, negotiate commercial terms and manage procurement schedules to meet budgets and timescales, working closely with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors. The position can be offered as a 6-12 month contract or permanent, based in Birmingham, with

Qualifications

• Experience procuring construction materials and equipment.
• Experience working with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and equipment for facility build projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Budget management

Project coordination

Job description

Working arrangement: Birmingham office-based (3 days a week, 2 days remote)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a construction business, supporting the procurement of materials and equipment for major facility build projects.

Ideally, you'll have strong experience purchasing construction materials and equipment for facility builds, working closely with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure materials are procured in line with project requirements, budgets and timescales.

Key experience:

• Procurement of materials and equipment for construction/facility build projects
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and commercial experience
• Working closely with construction, engineering and project teams
• Managing procurement schedules, budgets and supplier performance
• Experience within life sciences/pharmaceutical construction would be advantageous, but isn't essential

The role can be offered as either a 6-12 month contract or permanent position and will be based out of the Birmingham office.

Guidant,