Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Join Thorn Baker Construction as a Senior Buyer, playing a key role in procurement across multiple live projects within a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking construction business.

Location:

Oldham

Employment type:

Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: up to £50,000 with car allowance, bonus and other benefits.

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Negotiate best pricing, rebates, and terms to maximise margin and cashflow.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Site, and Pre‑Construction teams to plan and forecast requirements.
• Track spend, cost commitments and supplier performance for reporting accuracy.

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills with a keen eye for value.
• Confident using procurement/ERP systems such as Evolution M, Conquest or similar.
• Highly organised, detail‑driven and able to manage multiple projects at pace.
• CIPS qualification and familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts are desirable.

• Progression opportunities to Procurement Lead or Head of Buying.
• Join a modern, collaborative and growing construction company.
• Supportive culture and real autonomy.
• 6‑day shutdown at Christmas.
• Pension, Death in Service, Income protection, private healthcare and more.

If you’re a driven construction buyer who loves negotiation, collaboration and delivering results, apply today or call Rhian at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed).

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Construction