Senior Subcontract Buyer - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Procurement Heads; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement Heads is seeking a Senior Subcontract Buyer in Preston, UK, to manage the procurement of NEC subcontract packages for an industry-leading civil engineering organization. In this role, you will ensure compliance, value, and supply chain performance across live projects and tenders. Responsibilities include establishing procurement controls, negotiating with subcontractors, and collaborating with project teams. Strong commercial awareness and proven experience in civil engineering procurement are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience procuring NEC subcontract and materials packages within civil engineering or construction.
• Ability to operate collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, maintaining and improving effective procurement controls.
• Developing subcontractor bid lists and conducting full due diligence.
• Collaborating with project teams to develop procurement strategies.
• Leading commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Implementing supply chain agreements.

Skills

Procuring NEC subcontract and materials packages

Strong commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to operate collaboratively

Highly organised

Detail-focused

Job description

Procurement Heads is seeking a Senior Subcontract Buyer in Preston, UK, to manage the procurement of NEC subcontract packages for an industry-leading civil engineering organization. In this role, you will ensure compliance, value, and supply chain performance across live projects and tenders. Responsibilities include establishing procurement controls, negotiating with subcontractors, and collaborating with project teams. Strong commercial awareness and proven experience in civil engineering procurement are essential for this position.