Job Title: Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement (Construction & Civils)
Location: Castle Donnington or Warwick, (2 days in-office per week + site travel as required)
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)
Our client, a leading organisation in the UK utilities sector, is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across major infrastructure projects, particularly within the construction and civil engineering space.
About the Role
As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for civil and construction services, including framework and standalone tenders. You will work closely with engineering and project teams to influence early engagement, drive commercial value, and support the transition from tactical to strategic procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead strategic sourcing activities across construction and civils categories.
2. Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and project goals.
3. Manage framework tenders and call-off processes under UCR and PAA23 (training provided).
4. Collaborate with stakeholders t...