Strategic Project Buyer – Drive Value & Delivery

Millbank Holdings; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings in Abingdon, United Kingdom, seeks a proven Buyer to deliver procurement outcomes on civil engineering projects. You will plan, place and progress orders, manage supplier relationships and protect cost, quality and delivery on live projects.

The role offers ownership within a collaborative commercial environment, with opportunities to influence procurement strategy, supplier performance, and overall project outcomes across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in project-driven environments.
• Knowledge of procurement standards and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining best value from suppliers for materials and services.
• Planning, placing and progressing orders while monitoring cost, quality and delivery.
• Reporting on the placement and progress of orders against the procurement plan.
• Supporting development of procurement strategy and business planning.
• Developing and managing a supplier base aligned to project demands.
• Ensuring suppliers meet required approvals/standards with HSQE stakeholders.
• Maintaining commercial awareness of contract forms and live project progress.
• Prioritising safety and compliance on site and in-office activities.

Skills

Buyer experience

Supplier management

Procurement planning

Order placement

Cost control

Job description

Millbank Holdings in Abingdon, United Kingdom, seeks a proven Buyer to deliver procurement outcomes on civil engineering projects. You will plan, place and progress orders, manage supplier relationships and protect cost, quality and delivery on live projects.

The role offers ownership within a collaborative commercial environment, with opportunities to influence procurement strategy, supplier performance, and overall project outcomes across the portfolio.