Strategic Senior Buyer - Housing & Construction

Norse Group; Buxton; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+4 sickness scheme

33 Days annual leave including bankhol

Stat Nest Pension

Free onsite parking

Access to company discounts and offers

Job summary

Norse Group is seeking a Senior Buyer for Housing & Construction based at our Buxton offices. You will lead end-to-end procurement from market analysis to contract award, with travel to Norwich as needed.

Ideal candidate has construction procurement experience, knowledge of JCT contracts, and familiarity with public sector sourcing. This permanent role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction procurement, ideally a housing association or local authority setting.
• Working knowledge and experience of JCT contracts.
• MRICS or AssRICs - Desirable.
• Understanding of public sector procurement.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing tools and techniques.
• Good, working knowledge of procurement performance measures, processes, and contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence, travel to Buxton and Norwich.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Norse Group sourcing and procurement category plans for Alliance Norse.
• Review and advise on JCT contract terms and creation.
• Run and manage full public sector tendering via Find a Tender Service FTS.
• Ensure spend and procurement processes comply with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Engage suppliers; selection, evaluation, contracting and ongoing management.
• Implement initiatives through effective program and project management.
• Provide market analysis for key spend areas, benchmark data and supplier evaluation.
• Balance presence between Procurement Team and Alliance Norse (Buxton) for integration.

Skills

Construction procurement

Public sector procurement

JCT contracts

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MRICS / AssRICs desirable

Tools

Find a Tender Service (FTS)

Strategic sourcing tools

Job description

Norse Group is seeking a Senior Buyer for Housing & Construction based at our Buxton offices. You will lead end-to-end procurement from market analysis to contract award, with travel to Norwich as needed.

Ideal candidate has construction procurement experience, knowledge of JCT contracts, and familiarity with public sector sourcing. This permanent role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear progression path.