Senior Buyer

Morson Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension matched 10%

Private healthcare

Dental

CIPS membership

25 days holiday

Income protection

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead subcontract procurement for a major regional water investment. You will manage tender processes, build a structured supply chain, and mentor junior buyers while collaborating with project teams in a hybrid working model.

The ideal candidate has NEC4 subcontract experience, strong procurement credentials, and a drive to develop within a high‑profile, long‑term programme that supports communities and environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• NEC4 subcontract experience is essential.
• Construction procurement experience in a similar role.
• CIPS aiming to achieve MCIPS.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement from tender to award and manage the supply chain through delivery.
• Run e-tendering with a total value approach to selection.
• Build a structured, high-performing, segmented supply chain.
• Partner with project teams and make procurement simple for them.
• Mentor and develop junior buyers.
• Drive social value, local SME engagement and Net Zero.

Skills

NEC4 subcontract experience

Construction procurement

CIPS aiming to MCIPS

Analytical and negotiation skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Shape the supply chain behind a major regional water investment.

A leading Tier 1 contractor is delivering a long-term water and wastewater programme across the region. Work is secured for years ahead, and they need a Senior Buyer to lead subcontract procurement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead subcontract procurement from tender to award, then manage the supply chain through delivery
• Run e-tendering with a total value approach to selection
• Build a structured, high-performing, segmented supply chain
• Partner with project teams and make procurement simple for them
• Mentor and develop junior buyers
• Drive social value, local SME engagement and Net Zero

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• NEC4 subcontract experience (essential)
• Construction procurement experience in a similar role
• CIPS aiming to get to MCIPS
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Nice to have: water or utilities, frameworks, SourceDogg, eJAGGAER or Ariba

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• c£65,000 plus car allowance
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Private healthcare and dental
• Funded professional membership (CIPS)
• 25 days’ holiday plus a buy-back option
• Income protection and life assurance
• Hybrid working

WHY THIS ROLE?

A long-term pipeline means stability and a visible career path. You’ll work on projects that matter to communities and the environment, for an employer with an award-winning culture.