Senior Buyer

Pontoon; North West Leicestershire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm seeks a Senior Buyer to manage procurement for civil and construction services. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage framework tenders, and work closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong procurement experience, especially in construction, along with strategic sourcing skills. This role offers up to £550 per day for a 6-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, especially in construction.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing.
• Familiarity with NEC/FIDIC contracts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for civil and construction services.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities across construction.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement (Construction & Civils)
Location: Castle Donnington or Warwick, (2 days in-office per week + site travel as required)
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)

About the Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for civil and construction services, including framework and standalone tenders. You will work closely with engineering and project teams to influence early engagement, drive commercial value, and support the transition from tactical to strategic procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across construction and civils categories.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and project goals.
• Manage framework tenders and call-off processes under UCR and PAA23 (training provided).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand demand plans and influence procurement timelines.
• Identify and deliver commercial and operational efficiencies.
• Support the development of a more strategic procurement culture within the team.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure value-driven, compliant procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, with a focus on construction or civil engineering.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with M&E, civils, or utilities projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to challenge suppliers constructively.
• Comfortable working independently and influencing change.
• Familiarity with NEC/FIDIC contracts is desirable.
• Experience in regulated environments is beneficial but not essential.