Senior Construction Buyer – Office-Based, Up to £65k

Morson Edge; Warrington; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement strategies for various projects. This role requires over 7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and strong supplier engagement skills. They will liaise with teams and stakeholders to ensure effective procurement while mentoring junior staff. The position is office-based in Warrington with a competitive salary of up to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years’ experience in a procurement function, with a minimum of 3 years within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction products, plant, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and plant across construction projects.
• Support project teams and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Negotiate and maintain supplier rates and long-term agreements.
• Mentor junior members of the procurement department.

Skills

Procurement experience

Construction industry knowledge

Cost management

Supplier engagement

Negotiation skills

Mentoring junior staff

Technical knowledge of construction products

Proficiency in COINS ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement strategies for various projects. This role requires over 7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and strong supplier engagement skills. They will liaise with teams and stakeholders to ensure effective procurement while mentoring junior staff. The position is office-based in Warrington with a competitive salary of up to £65,000.