Senior Buyer

Are you an experienced and motivated purchasing professional with experience working in the transport infrastructure industry? Octavius are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the team to help deliver projects across the country.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

• Work alongside the existing Buying team for the procurement of Site Materials in a cost‑effective and timely manner.
• Support the Procurement strategy with the procurement of materials from approved and capable suppliers.
• Resolve supplier disputes and liaise with delivery teams as needed.
• Transact orders on COINS with suppliers daily, maintaining good communication with site teams to ensure timely supply deliveries.
• Liaise with Site teams and Suppliers to maintain good supplier performance and resolve any issues promptly.
• Ensure supplies are sourced from approved suppliers at the right commercial pricing with high‑quality plant to meet our needs.
• Resolve any supplier invoicing or performance issues promptly to improve payment performance or service delivery, raising any critical issues with the Head of Supply Chain.
• Attend supplier meetings and/or site meetings as needed.
• Maintain and grow knowledge of Materials supplies, product trends, and innovation to support our business needs.

• Practical experience as a Senior Buyer in a civil engineering environment.
• Degree or HNC/HND minimum in Civil Engineering and/or Purchasing or equivalent qualification/experience in a similar purchasing role.
• CIPS qualified would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and highways/rail sectors.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable building strong internal and external relationships.
• Proficiency in using IT, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to resolve supplier disputes and liaise with delivery teams efficiently.
• Knowledge of people management (desirable).
• Familiarity with the COINS IT system (desirable).

Inclusion and diversity are important to us; we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients.

If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

• Company Car scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday)
• Hybrid working where possible
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package
• Opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally