Senior Buyers

TXM Recruit; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to support innovative infrastructure projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure effective delivery of goods and services. This role offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave, performance-related pay, and flexible working options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Rail travel discounts

Season ticket subsidy

Performance-related pay

Flexible/agile working

Pension options

Healthcare

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong procurement background with commercial and contractual expertise.
• Skilled negotiator with supplier relationship management experience.
• Ability to provide commercial guidance across projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracting strategies.
• Provide post-contract commercial management support.
• Build and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong procurement background

Skilled negotiator

Supplier relationship management

Education

Professional membership (e.g. CIPS)

Job description

Overview

TXM are working with a leading infrastructure client seeking Senior Buyers to join their growing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to support major projects and programmes across the UK, helping deliver some of the most innovative infrastructure initiatives.

Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage contracts, and drive value from supplier relationships. You'll play a key role in supporting projects, ensuring goods and services are delivered effectively, and contributing to sustainable supply chain and carbon reduction targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracting strategies, prepare and evaluate tenders, and negotiate contracts
• Provide post-contract commercial management and dispute resolution support
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Monitor contract performance and deliver value improvements
• Manage contract variations and approvals

What We're Looking For

• Strong procurement background with commercial and contractual expertise
• Skilled negotiator with supplier relationship management experience
• Knowledge of relevant contract terms
• Ability to provide commercial guidance across projects

Desirable

• Professional membership (e.g. CIPS)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Rail travel discounts
• Season ticket subsidy
• Performance-related pay
• Flexible/agile working
• Pension options, healthcare, gym discounts & more