Senior Buyer

Impellam Group plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG (United Kingdom) in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement of materials and equipment for major facility build projects. The role combines office-based collaboration with field project teams to meet budgets and schedules.

You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, manage procurement schedules and supplier performance, and work closely with construction, engineering and project teams on life sciences/pharmaceutical build projects where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring materials and equipment for construction/facility builds.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and commercial experience.
• Ability to work with construction, engineering and project teams.
• Experience managing procurement schedules, budgets and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Procurement scheduling

Budgets management

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.