Overview
Head Buyer - Construction
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Up to £65,000 + Benefits
£20m Annual Spend | Lead the Buying Team | Highly Successful Building Firm
Are you a commercially sharp, hands-on construction buyer who knows how to lead a team while still rolling up your sleeves?
Do you thrive on negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring every project gets the best materials at the best price?
Our client is a long-established, highly profitable construction company working across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a £20m annual spend, they're looking for a Head Buyer who can lead from the front, drive performance, and elevate procurement standards.
What You'll Do
* Lead and mentor a small buying team
* Manage £20m spend across multi-site projects
* Negotiate with suppliers on a project-by-project basis
* Work closely with Site Agents & Quantity Surveyors
* Ensure best pricing, availability, and lead times on every product
* Maintain accurate supplier data and stock visibility
* Implement purchasing best practice and new processes
* Continue buying yourself while directing the wider team
About You
* Strong construction procurement background
* Experienced team leader who leads by example
* Excellent negotiator and commercially driven
* Skilled with suppliers, QS teams, and operational colleagues
* Confident managing high spend and multiple projects simultaneously
* Organised, proactive, and results-oriented
If you want to step into a pivotal role with real influence and responsibility - we'd love to hear from you.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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