Senior Buyer

Shape the supply chain behind a major regional water investment.

A leading Tier 1 contractor is delivering a long-term water and wastewater programme across the region. Work is secured for years ahead, and they need a Senior Buyer to lead subcontract procurement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead subcontract procurement from tender to award, then manage the supply chain through delivery
• Run e-tendering with a total value approach to selection
• Build a structured, high-performing, segmented supply chain
• Partner with project teams and make procurement simple for them
• Mentor and develop junior buyers
• Drive social value, local SME engagement and Net Zero

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• NEC4 subcontract experience (essential)
• Construction procurement experience in a similar role
• CIPS aiming to get to MCIPS
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Nice to have: water or utilities, frameworks, SourceDogg, eJAGGAER or Ariba

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• c£65,000 plus car allowance
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Private healthcare and dental
• Funded professional membership (CIPS)
• 25 days’ holiday plus a buy-back option
• Income protection and life assurance
• Hybrid working

WHY THIS ROLE?

A long-term pipeline means stability and a visible career path. You’ll work on projects that matter to communities and the environment, for an employer with an award-winning culture.

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