Senior Buyer – Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid, Car)

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Buyer for a major infrastructure contractor in the North West. The role involves procuring subcontract packages and materials across large civil projects, managing supplier relationships and supporting project delivery on a mix of site and office activity.

Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days site/office and 1-2 days from home) with a car or car allowance and an excellent benefits package. Ideal for current Buyers ready to step up.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer position within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong subcontract procurement experience.
• Materials buying experience.
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Procuring subcontract packages and materials across major infrastructure projects.
• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure best value and performance.
• Supporting commercial and project teams with procurement strategies and project delivery.
• Negotiating contracts, reducing costs and mitigating supply chain risks.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Buyer for a major infrastructure contractor in the North West. The role involves procuring subcontract packages and materials across large civil projects, managing supplier relationships and supporting project delivery on a mix of site and office activity.

Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days site/office and 1-2 days from home) with a car or car allowance and an excellent benefits package. Ideal for current Buyers ready to step up.