Senior Buyer – Civil Engineering​/Construction

Position: Senior Buyer – Civil Engineering / Construction (Permanent)
Senior Buyer – Civil Engineering / Construction

Location:

Havant
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established civil engineering and construction business. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, this role will play a key part in managing the supply chain, supporting the Procurement Team, and ensuring materials, plant, and services are procured efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

* Source new and alternative materials, suppliers, and subcontractors

* Meet with supplier representatives and negotiate commercial terms and rates

* Maintain strong communication with internal departments, particularly Contracts and Estimating

* Support Buyers in procuring materials, services, plant, and equipment from procurement schedules

* Extract global material requirements from tender documentation

* Produce cost/value reports and life-cycle cost analysis for Senior Management

* Arrange the transfer of materials and plant between sites and Head Office when required

* Provide market-competitive procurement solutions delivering best overall value for money

* Obtain quotations for specified materials and alternatives for Estimators, negotiating best prices

* Ensure all quotes comply with specifications, delivery requirements, and QHSE standards

* Assist the Procurement Manager in embedding sustainable procurement principles

* Support the day-to-day running of the Procurement Department and deputise for the Procurement Manager when required

* Attend contract handover meetings

* Distribute orders and procurement information to sites and relevant stakeholders

* Assist with planning, organising, and allocating procurement workloads

* Support the training and development of team members, including apprentices

Skills & Knowledge

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

* Data analysis and cost reporting capability

* Good understanding of material specifications and compliance

* Knowledge of QHSE legislation

* People management and leadership skills

* Understanding of ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO

* Knowledge of FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody systems

Experience

* Proven experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management

* Experience with in Civil Engineering or Construction

* Experience supporting and managing procurement teams