Senior Buyer

SF Recruitment (Leicester) Careers; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Buyer in Leicestershire to support purchasing strategies for construction projects. This role involves managing supplier relations, negotiating contracts, and ensuring materials are sourced efficiently. Competitive salary of up to £35,000 with a flexible hybrid working model, allowing one day from home after probation.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience working in construction or related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Collaborate with teams to source materials efficiently.
• Prepare cost projections and analyze spend data.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Cost efficiency strategies

Job description

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Leicestershire

Working Model: Flexible and Hybrid working with 1 day working from home after probation

The Procurement & Supply Chain division at SF recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join their well‑established construction client based in Leicestershire.

You will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing Manager with driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and material availability across multiple construction projects.

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key part in delivering projects on time and within budget by:

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms, and rebates.
• Collaborating with design, commercial, and site teams to source and order materials efficiently.
• Managing the material quotation process from estimating through to project delivery.
• Preparing cost projections, analysing spend data, and highlighting cost‑saving opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate price lists, purchase records, and supplier information.
• Attending site handover and supplier meetings to identify future material and plant requirements.
• Supporting purchasing strategy development, KPIs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring procurement systems and reports to flag over‑ordering or pricing discrepancies.