Senior Buyer

Aldwych Consulting; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement for multiple projects. The ideal candidate will drive negotiation efforts and foster supplier relationships to ensure efficient sourcing of materials and services. You’ll be pivotal in supporting project delivery while monitoring budgets for cost-saving opportunities. Candidates should possess significant experience in procurement within construction or related sectors, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior procurement/buyer role, ideally within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across multiple projects.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for timely delivery.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job ref : BBBH4346_1765382016

Published : about 2 hours ago

Startdate : ASAP

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on negotiation and delivering value across complex projects? Do you have a proven track record of sourcing strategically and building strong supplier relationships in the construction or civil engineering sector?

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a pivotal role for a proactive professional who can manage the end-to-end sourcing of materials and services, negotiate with suppliers, and support the successful delivery of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across multiple projects, from tendering and supplier selection to contract management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and provide procurement support that aligns with project schedules.
• Monitor budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a senior procurement / buyer role, ideally within civil engineering, construction, or related sectors.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering procedures, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.