Senior Buyer

Job :
Greater Manchester, England

Contract:

Permanent Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per year Sector: ["Building", "Construction and Infrastructure"]Posted:
Consultant:
Lee Carey Apply 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 DOLead 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 ZeroWHAT YOU’LL BRINGNEC4 subcontract experience (essential)
Construction procurement experience in a similar roleCIPS aiming to get to MCIPSStrong analytical and negotiation skills

Full UK driving licence

Nice to have: water or utilities, frameworks, Source Dogg, eJAGGAER or AribaWHAT YOU’LL GETc
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.

Ready to talk? Apply now and don’t miss out.