Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Heidelberg Materials AG; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to oversee procurement for strategic goods and services across multiple plants. This role involves managing a spend of over £20 million with a focus on supplier negotiations, risk management, and procurement process optimisation. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement within the manufacturing sector and possess strong negotiation skills. The role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company car

Hybrid working model

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver procurement projects for multiple plants.
• Achieve optimum terms through effective negotiation.
• Support plants with best practices and compliance.
• Work closely with unit managers for strategic procurement.
• Assist Category Managers with agreements.
• Meet KPIs including savings and automation targets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Communication

Collaboration

eProcurement tools

Education

Degree in business, finance, or engineering

CIPS qualification

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Location: Maidenhead or Chipping Sodbury

Company Car | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

Join Heidelberg Materials UK and help shape the future of sustainable construction. We’re looking for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to manage procurement for strategic goods and services across our aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt plants with a total spend responsibility of over £20 million. Reporting directly to the UK Procurement Director, the role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, risk management, and procurement process optimisation.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify and deliver procurement projects for multiple UK Cement, Aggregate, Concrete & Asphalt plants, reducing costs and improving processes.
• Negotiation: Achieve optimum terms and conditions through effective negotiation, eTender, and eAuction.
• Procurement Guidance: Support allocated plants with best practices, preferred vendors, and compliance, to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and improve P2P processes.
• Opportunity Identification: Work closely with unit managers to uncover new strategic procurement opportunities.
• Framework Implementation: Assist Category Managers with global and national agreements.
• Performance Delivery: Meet KPIs set by the UK Procurement Director, including savings and automation targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and P2P processes.

Education

• A degree in business, finance, or engineering is required; CIPS qualification is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering, with global sourcing exposure and strong negotiation skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car and hybrid working model.
• Be part of a global leader driving sustainability and innovation in construction.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including :

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work‑Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, season and travel ticket loans
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities