Senior Buyer - Construction

EA Associates; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction subcontractor is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for multiple projects. The role requires a strong background in the construction industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, managing supply chains, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. This position offers high responsibility and autonomy while influencing procurement strategy in a stable environment.

Benefits

High responsibility and autonomy

Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy

Stable, long-term role

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the construction industry.
• Ability to work under pressure across multiple projects.
• Capacity to negotiate with suppliers for best value.

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement activity for construction projects.
• Source materials and secure competitive rates.
• Control costs and support commercial forecasting.
• Resolve supply issues quickly.

Skills

Strong background as a Buyer / Senior Buyer

Solid understanding of materials and plant hire

Confident negotiator

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Overview

EA Associates are recruiting for a Senior Buyer on behalf of a well-established construction subcontractor in Chelmsford. The business delivers projects across Essex and London and now requires a Senior Buyer who can take full control of procurement and drive performance across the supply chain.

The role :

You will manage all procurement activity for materials, plant and subcontract packages, ensuring competitive pricing, reliable delivery and full compliance with project requirements. The position demands someone who can work at pace, minimise delays, and maintain tight commercial control.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of procurement for multiple live construction projects
• Source and secure materials, plant and subcontract services at competitive rates
• Negotiate firmly and maintain strong commercial leverage
• Build and manage a dependable supply chain with proven construction capability
• Control costs and support accurate commercial forecasting
• Issue and manage purchase orders, schedules and agreements
• Resolve supply issues quickly to avoid impact on programme and productivity
• Maintain clear communication with commercial, operational and site teams

About you

• Strong background as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within the construction industry
• Solid understanding of materials, plant hire, and subcontract procurement
• Confident negotiator able to challenge suppliers and secure best value
• Comfortable working under pressure across multiple projects and deadlines
• Commercially focused with strong organisational skills
• Able to work closely with QSs, Project Managers and site teams to support delivery

What’s on offer

High responsibility and autonomy within the procurement function
Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy in a growing business
Stable, long-term role within a respected subcontractor