?? Manchester

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?? Permanent | Full-Time
?? £50,000 £60,000 per annum + package (DOE)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established consultancy and project delivery business within the construction and built environment sector, seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their Manchester-based team.

This is a key role supporting the procurement of materials, subcontract packages, and specialist services across a portfolio of high-value projects.

Our client operates across the construction, infrastructure, and property sectors, delivering professional services on complex projects throughout the UK. Their work includes commercial developments, public-sector schemes, and technically challenging refurbishment and regeneration projects. They are recognised for strong supplier relationships, robust governance, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

As Senior Buyer, you will take responsibility for managing procurement activities from pre-contract through to delivery, ensuring value, compliance, and timely supply across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading procurement strategies for materials, plant, and subcontract packages

• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, negotiations, and performance

• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries and analysing returns

• Ensuring procurement activities align with project budgets and programmes

• Working closely with commercial, project, and site teams

• Monitoring market trends, pricing, and supply-chain risks

• Supporting and mentoring junior procurement team members

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within construction or related sectors

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supply-chain management

• Experience working on commercial, infrastructure, or public-sector projects

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive, commercially astute approach

• Relevant qualifications (CIPS or similar) desirable but not essential

• Salary of £50,000 £60,000 depending on experience

• Competitive benefits package

• Long-term project pipeline and job security

• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy at senior level

• Manchester-based role with exposure to major regional projects

This position is being handled confidentially by a recruitment partner on behalf of the client.
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