Senior Buyer - Capital Equipment & Projects (EMEA)

Kenton Black Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited with a leading global construction business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join the UK/EMEA procurement team. Ideally based within commuting distance of Birmingham or Macclesfield, you will own the procurement lifecycle for project packages across capital equipment, trades and professional services.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will manage tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations and post‑award support, ensuring commercial robustness, compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a project procurement role within the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of construction trade contracts and capital equipment procurement.
• Experience managing procurement packages through the full tender and award process.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to evaluate complex supplier proposals.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior representative of Procurement, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Represent the business in client-facing discussions and act as a key contact for client procurement teams.
• Support project initiation with Procurement Execution Plans.
• Identify, research and qualify new contractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and monitor suitability for project requirements.
• Manage the tender process from package scope to enquiry, bid evaluation and award.
• Conduct detailed commercial evaluations of supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Support post-award procurement and package management to meet project requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Supplier evaluation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Kenton Black Limited with a leading global construction business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join the UK/EMEA procurement team. Ideally based within commuting distance of Birmingham or Macclesfield, you will own the procurement lifecycle for project packages across capital equipment, trades and professional services.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will manage tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations and post‑award support, ensuring commercial robustness, compliance