Senior Buyer

Company: Morson Group
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 24th, 2026