Senior Buyer

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. In this role, you will manage the supply chain, support the procurement team, and ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of materials and services. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with civil engineering. This position offers up to GBP48,000 annually and includes benefits such as 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong experience in civil engineering and construction environments.
• Ability to manage and support procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Source new and alternative materials to maintain the supply chain.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best commercial terms.
• Prepare cost and life-cycle cost reports for management.

Skills

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

QHSE legislation knowledge

Education

CIPS membership (desirable)

Tools

Procore

EVision

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Havant, Hampshire

Salary: up to GBP48,000

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their procurement team on a major infrastructure scheme.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will play a key role in managing the supply chain, supporting the procurement team, and ensuring materials, plant, and services are delivered on time and within budget. This is a hands-on role combining strategic procurement, supplier management, and team leadership, with clear scope to influence best practice, sustainability, and value-for-money outcomes across the business.

Senior Buyer Salary & Benefits

• Salary - up to GBP48,000
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match
• Private healthcare and Phone
• Annual discretionary bonus

Senior Buyer Key Responsibilities

• Source new and alternative materials and suppliers to maintain a competitive and resilient supply chain
• Meet and negotiate with supplier representatives to secure best commercial terms
• Support and mentor Buyers and assist with day-to-day running of the Procurement Department
• Extract material and plant requirements from tender and contract information
• Procure materials, services, plant, and equipment in line with procurement schedules
• Prepare cost, value, and life-cycle cost reports for senior management
• Liaise closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Site Teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Attend contract handover meetings and support early-stage procurement planning
• Ensure quotations and orders comply with specifications, delivery requirements, and QHSE standards
• Manage distribution of orders and procurement information to sites and stakeholders

Senior Buyer Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience within civil engineering and construction environments
• Solid understanding of material specifications and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear commercial reports
• Experience managing and supporting procurement teams
• Knowledge of QHSE legislation and best practice
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
• Understanding of FSC and PEFC timber chain of custody systems
• Experience using Procore and EVision (or similar systems)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (CIPS) membership (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.