Senior Buyer - Manchester or Birmingham

KeyHire Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities across various supply chain categories. In this pivotal role, you will manage the procurement process, ensuring timely purchase orders and contracts while providing strategic advice to internal stakeholders. Your expertise in trade contracts and supplier management will be essential in conducting commercial assessments and overseeing the tender process. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction and engineering services sector, where your contributions will drive efficiency and quality in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of trade contracts and equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tender processes, from scope definition to contract award.
• Serve as a senior representative ensuring adherence to procurement procedures.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Assessment

Market Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Procurement Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of procurement activities, ensuring the timely placement of purchase orders and contracts while managing commercial aspects such as invoice tracking, supplier change orders, and expediting when necessary. This role involves overseeing procurement processes across multiple supply chain categories, including capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation, etc.), construction trade contracts, professional services contracts, office & site indirect requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior representative of the procurement department, ensuring adherence to procurement procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related matters with clients and project teams.
• Provide procurement support and strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, from scope definition to bid evaluation and contract award.
• Conduct detailed commercial assessments of supplier proposals.
• Prepare and submit documentation for internal and external approval.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and contract agreements.
• Track and report procurement activities to both internal project managers and external clients.
• Ensure timely order confirmations, expedite deliveries when necessary, and manage change orders efficiently.
• Oversee invoicing processes and order closeouts, working closely with suppliers and project teams.
• Maintain records for the Approved Supplier Program and manage supplier quality documentation.
• Monitor market trends, including price fluctuations and supplier developments, providing updates to the team.
• Research and assess potential new vendors and evaluate existing suppliers as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement, with a minimum of 5 years in a client-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of trade contracts and equipment procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in procurement-related software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Construction and Engineering Services