Senior Buyer (Construction)

hireful; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Buyer or Category Manager. You will manage GBP12m of annual spend, drive supplier performance, and mentor a small procurement team. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and procurement contract management experience. Join a forward-thinking organisation that values procurement's role in success.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Enhanced Sick Pay

Health and Wellbeing Services

Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing

Qualifications

• Proven procurement and contract management experience, ideally in construction, housing or maintenance.
• Strong negotiation skills with confidence in supplier disputes.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and procurement statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage GBP12m of annual spend as a category manager.
• Drive supplier performance and negotiate contracts.
• Mentor a small procurement team and set high standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement regulations understanding

Supplier dispute management

Education

CIPS Level 4

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer or Category Manager from the construction industry (or similar, maybe facilities management, property development) looking for your next move?

This role acts as category manager, managing GBP12m of annual spend and make sure the warehouse, stock and material contracts deliver real value, for this housing developer.

This is a role where you will have impact from day one. You will drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and spot opportunities to save money and add value.

As a leader, you will guide and mentor a small procurement team, setting high standards and helping them grow.

Important Stuff

Location: Liverpool - working Monday to Friday in the office, parking is available on site (Fazakerley)

Salary: GBP42k basic + GBP4k car allowance

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays, increasing with service)
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Health and Wellbeing Services
• Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing
• and more!

This role is aimed at someone with proven procurement and contract management experience, ideally in construction, housing or maintenance.

You will need strong negotiation skills, a good grasp of procurement regulations, and the confidence to handle supplier disputes when needed.

Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, procurement regulations and statutory requirements is needed. Ideally you will be CIPS Level 4 qualified, or working towards.

This is your chance to shape the supply chain, influence senior stakeholders and make a tangible difference to the services we deliver to our clients and communities.

In return, you will join a forward-thinking organisation where procurement is seen as a key driver of success. Interested? Then apply today!