Senior M&E Buyer for Major Projects | Hybrid (Manchester)

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

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.