Senior Buyer Location: North West region Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits Join a leading Tier One contractor delivering major infrastructure projects for United Utilities. This role is centred on materials procurement, taking ownership of purchasing key materials, plant, and equipment required for major civil engineering works. While you'll support subcontract procurement where needed, the core responsibility is managing the materials supply chain to ensure value, compliance, and timely delivery. Why this role stands out This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced Materials Buyer to shape procurement activity on high-profile water infrastructure projects. You'll have direct influence over materials strategy, supplier relationships, delivery performance, and cost control, all within a highly collaborative project environment. What you'll be doing ·Leading the procurement of materials, plant, and equipment for major civils and water projects. ·Developing bid lists and completing due diligence on material suppliers. ·Working with the project team to build and manage materials procurement strategies and schedules. ·Driving materials procurement activity to meet project programme dates. ·Issuing materials enquiries, coordinating specifications, and consolidating information. ·Reviewing materials quotations for co...