Senior Buyer

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Hilton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer based in Hilton, Derbyshire. In this key role, you will lead procurement of materials and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Offering a competitive salary of £48,000 – £60,000 and additional benefits including a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Private healthcare (BUPA)

5% employer pension contribution

Discretionary profit share scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Buyer/Senior Buyer in construction or civils.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Commercially sharp with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement of materials, plant, and subcontractors from tender through to delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Driving efficiencies and improvements across procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation expertise

Supplier management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer – Derbyshire

Location: Hilton, Derbyshire | Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 + package

I’m working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of plant and material procurement across their projects. This is a key role within the commercial team, reporting to the Commercial Director, where you’ll be leading supplier negotiations, managing procurement schedules, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading procurement of materials, plant and subcontractors from tender through to delivery
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including framework agreements and performance reviews
• Supporting estimators with pricing and tender submissions
• Driving efficiencies and improvements across procurement processes
• Mentoring and supporting an Assistant Buyer
• Delivering commercial value through negotiation, cost control and supply chain strategy

What we’re looking for

• Strong background as a Buyer / Senior Buyer in construction or civils
• Negotiation and supplier management expertise
• Commercially sharp with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Leadership skills to guide junior staff

What’s on offer

• Basic salary £48,000 – £60,000
• Company car or allowance
• Discretionary profit share scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Professional fees paid (CIPS)
• Ongoing training, development and seminars
• Mobile phone, laptop, monitor and software provided
• Business mileage reimbursed at HMRC rates
• Flexible working (core hours 8:45 – 5:15, adaptable to earlier start/finish)

This is a great opportunity to shape procurement strategy, work directly with the leadership team, and develop your career with a supportive and growing contractor.

If this sounds like your ideal next step then please get in touch with Connor via email ([e-mail]) or apply via the button on screen.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation