Senior Buyer

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is partnering with a well-established contractor delivering complex RC frame, groundworks and infrastructure packages across London and the South East. They seek an experienced Senior Buyer to strengthen the procurement team and drive value through the supply chain.

You will lead procurement of materials and subcontract packages across multiple live projects, coordinating with commercial and operational teams to optimise budgets and cost planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer/Senior Buyer in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and subcontract procurement.
• Commercially astute with solid negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Tier 1/2 contractors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials and subcontract packages.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate value agreements.
• Collaborate with QS/Commercial on budgets, CVRs, cost planning.
• Source and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.
• Support project teams with timely and efficient procurement strategies.

Skills

Senior Buyer experience

Negotiation

Multi-project

Job description

We're working with a well-established contractor delivering complex RC frame, groundworks and infrastructure packages across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Buyer to strengthen their procurement team.

This is a key role supporting multiple live projects, working closely with commercial and operational teams to drive value through the supply chain.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading procurement of materials and subcontract packages across multiple projects
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating best value agreements
• Working closely with QS/Commercial teams on budgets, CVRs and cost planning
• Sourcing and onboarding new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain
• Supporting project teams with timely and efficient procurement strategies

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within civil engineering, RC frame or groundworks
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and subcontract procurement
• Commercially astute with solid negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractors is beneficial

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary + package
• Long‑term pipeline of secured London‑based projects
• Strong, stable business with a growing order book
• Opportunity to step into a more senior / strategic role over time

If you're a Buyer looking to step up, or a Senior Buyer seeking a more dynamic project portfolio, this is worth a conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.