Senior Buyer

Thorn Baker Construction; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking construction company in Greater Manchester seeks a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for live projects. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement, negotiating pricing, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has proven experience in construction procurement and strong negotiation skills. This role offers progression opportunities, a supportive culture, and benefits including a car allowance, pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Private healthcare

Pension

6 Day shutdown at Christmas

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in the construction sector.
• Experience with JCT/NEC contracts is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Negotiate best pricing and terms to maximize margin and cashflow.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Evolution M

Conquest

Job description

Location: Oldham

Full-time, Permanent

Salary : up to £50,000 with car allowance, bonus etc.

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer or Construction Procurement Specialist ready to make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to lead purchasing across multiple live projects within a fast-paced, forward-thinking construction business.

The Role

• Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Negotiate best pricing, rebates, and terms to maximise margin and cashflow.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Site, and Pre-Con teams to plan and forecast requirements.
• Track spend, cost commitments, and supplier performance for reporting accuracy.

About You

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills with a keen eye for value.
• Confident using procurement / ERP systems such as Evolution M, Conquest, or similar.
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple projects at pace.
• CIPS qualification and familiarity with JCT / NEC contracts are desirable.

What\'s in it for you?

• Progression opportunities to Procurement Lead or Head of Buying.
• Join a modern, collaborative, and growing construction company.
• Supportive culture, and real autonomy.
• 6 Day shutdown at Christmas
• Pension, Death in service, Income protection, private healthcare etc.

If you\'re a driven construction buyer who loves negotiation, collaboration, and delivering results, apply today or call Rhian at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed)