Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Derbyshire seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to manage plant and material procurement. You will lead supplier negotiations and mentor an Assistant Buyer while ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. The role offers a salary between £48,000 - £60,000 with additional benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

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)

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

How to apply

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 ((url removed)) or apply via the button on screen.

Equality and diversity

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