Senior Buyer

Thorn Baker Construction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and organizational skills, with a proven track record in the construction sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 along with a car allowance and various benefits. Join a modern and supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Private healthcare

Pension

Death in service

Income protection

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager in construction.
• Confident using procurement/ERP systems.
• Highly organised and detail-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for projects.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to maximise margin.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial skills

Organizational skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Evolution M

Conquest

Job description

Senior Buyer / Construction Buyer / Procurement Manager

Location: Oldham | Full-time, Permanent | Salary: up to £50,000 with car allowance, bonus etc.

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer or Construction Procurement Specialist ready to make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to lead purchasing across multiple live projects within a fast-paced, forward-thinking construction business.

The Role

• Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Negotiate best pricing, rebates, and terms to maximise margin and cashflow.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Site, and Pre-Con teams to plan and forecast requirements.
• Track spend, cost commitments, and supplier performance for reporting accuracy.

About You

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills with a keen eye for value.
• Confident using procurement/ERP systems such as Evolution M, Conquest, or similar.
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple projects at pace.
• CIPS qualification and familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts are desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Progression opportunities to Procurement Lead or Head of Buying.
• Join a modern, collaborative, and growing construction company.
• Supportive culture, and real autonomy.
• 6 Day shutdown at Christmas
• Pension, Death in service, Income protection, private healthcare etc.

If you're a driven construction buyer who loves negotiation, collaboration, and delivering results, apply today or call Rhian at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed)