Senior Buyer - M&E

1st Executive Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Buyer for Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) procurement. You will lead procurement across major projects, overseeing the end to end cycle and developing supply chain partners. This role requires M&E category experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously in complex environments. With a hybrid work model, candidates must be based near Manchester, making occasional travels across the UK. Competitive salary range of £40k-£55k is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have M&E category experience, ideally within construction or building services.
• Proven capability managing procurement across multiple fast paced projects.
• Detail focused, organised and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across allocated major projects.
• Own the end to end procurement cycle for M&E categories.
• Work closely with project and programme managers.

Skills

M&E category experience

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Senior Buyer - Mechanical and Electrical ( M&E )

Salary: £40k-£55k (may be some flex)

Location: Manchester

Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days home

Intro

I'm supporting a major international group active across data centres, pharmaceuticals and advanced clean lab environments. They are expanding rapidly in the UK and their Manchester-based team is scaling to meet unprecedented demand in this market. They are seeking a Senior Buyer to focus on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) who can operate with autonomy, pace and strong commercial judgement.

If you want a role where procurement genuinely shapes project outcomes and where you influence supply strategy across complex, technically challenging environments, this is an excellent opportunity. Expect strong investment, serious growth and the backing of a global group while still working in a close-knit, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across allocated major projects, ensuring best value solutions in line with agreed strategies.
• Own the end to end procurement cycle for materials, subcontract packages and strategic M&E categories.
• Work closely with project and programme managers to drive commercially robust, sustainable and innovative supply chain solutions.
• Develop and manage supply chain partners, monitoring performance, risk, compliance and financial stability.
• Contribute across all project phases, including tender, pre-construction, contract negotiation and delivery.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives within the supplier base.
• Travel nationwide to sites and regional offices as required, with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

• Must have M&E category experience, ideally within construction or building services.
• Proven capability managing procurement across multiple fast paced projects.
• Comfortable working autonomously within a high growth, technically complex environment.
• Based within reach of Manchester (3 days onsite, 2 from home).
• Able to travel across the UK.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and supplier relationship experience.
• Detail focused, organised and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.