Senior Buyer

Run Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement processes and subcontractor performance for marine projects. You will focus on ensuring compliance and efficiency while supporting the tendering process. Candidates must have experience in a heavy civil engineering environment, demonstrating strong negotiation and contract management skills. This role offers an opportunity to work on projects from Kent to Devon.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy civil engineering environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors.
• Understanding of HSEQ, insurance, and off-payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, qualification, and auditing of subcontractors.
• Oversee tender enquiries, clarifications, and evaluations.
• Liaise with project teams to monitor subcontractor performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement expertise

Contract management

Job description

We're working with a respected contractor to recruit a Senior Buyer for their Southern Region. The company has a long history of delivering marine projects along the South Coast, from Kent to Devon, helping to protect shorelines, improve ports, strengthen sea defences, and support the region's water infrastructure. With several new projects starting between now and next spring, they have a strong pipeline of work confirmed through 2026.

The Senior Buyer focuses on managing the procurement and performance of subcontractors to ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency across all projects. You will support the tendering process and continuously improve and maintain the supply chain database.

It is essential you have experience of working a heavy civil engineering environment in procurement or as a Quantity Surveyor to build and maintain a strong relationship with key subcontractors.

Senior Buyer Duties:

• Manage onboarding, qualification, and auditing of subcontractors
• Oversee tender enquiries, clarifications, and evaluations
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSEQ, insurance, and off-payroll regulations
• Liaise with project teams to monitor and report on subcontractor performance throughout project lifecycle
• Support updates to company policies, procedures, and subcontract terms
• Maintain accurate records and provide senior management with risk insights
• Apply strong negotiation, procurement, and contract management skills
• Work in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards

Should you have any questions or like to discuss this role please contact Sam Draycott