Senior Buyer

Footprint Social Enterprise Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships in the construction sector. The successful candidate will work on high-value projects, ensuring compliance, value, and timely supply across multiple projects. Proven procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of supply-chain management are essential. Salary is competitive, and the role offers long-term job security and the opportunity for strategic influence.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Long-term project pipeline

Job security

Exposure to major regional projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within construction or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supply-chain management.
• Experience working on commercial, infrastructure, or public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, negotiations, and performance.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries and analyse returns.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement processes knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications (CIPS or similar)

Job description

Senior Buyer

Manchester – Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £60,000 per annum + package (DOE)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established consultancy and project delivery business within the construction and built environment sector, seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their Manchester‑based team. This is a key role supporting the procurement of materials, subcontract packages, and specialist services across a portfolio of high‑value projects.

The Company (Client Overview)

Our client operates across the construction, infrastructure, and property sectors, delivering professional services on complex projects throughout the UK. Their work includes commercial developments, public‑sector schemes, and technically challenging refurbishment and regeneration projects. They are recognised for strong supplier relationships, robust governance, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

The Role

As Senior Buyer, you will take responsibility for managing procurement activities from pre‑contract through to delivery, ensuring value, compliance, and timely supply across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Leading procurement strategies for materials, plant, and subcontract packages
• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, negotiations, and performance
• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries and analysing returns
• Ensuring procurement activities align with project budgets and programmes
• Working closely with commercial, project, and site teams
• Monitoring market trends, pricing, and supply‑chain risks
• Supporting and mentoring junior procurement team members

About You

To be successful in this role, you will likely have :

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within construction or related sectors
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supply‑chain management
• Experience working on commercial, infrastructure, or public‑sector projects
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, commercially astute approach
• Relevant qualifications (CIPS or similar) – desirable but not essential

Whats on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Long‑term project pipeline and job security
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy at senior level
• Manchester‑based role with exposure to major regional projects

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