Senior Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management
12 Month Contract, potential to go Perm
Bolton
The Opportunity
We are partnered with a globally renowned manufacturing giant to find a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Procurement team.
This is a high-impact role supporting the UK Construction procurement strategy. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle, ensuring functional excellence, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders across FM, Security, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) teams.
The Role
As a Senior Buyer, you will drive value across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities will include:
Lead competitive tender events via e-procurement tools, from supplier sourcing to final award.
Negotiate critical contract clauses (pricing, liquidated damages, termination, insurance) using industry-standard templates (JCT/NEC).
Identify and record savings opportunities while ensuring project quality and delivery timelines are met.
Act as a key partner for internal customers and the wider Indirect Procurement team, preparing for Procurement Gate Reviews and resolving complex invoice queries.
Support functional excellence programmes to refine processes and drive departmental efficiency.
Your Profile
We are looking for a commercially astute individual who remains calm under pressure and can juggle multiple projects simultaneously. To be successful, you will need:
Significant experience in Construction procurement, including familiarity with small works frameworks.
Practical knowledge of industry-standard forms of contract, specifically JCT or NEC.
A proven track record of running RFPs, assessing supplier submissions, and leading negotiations to optimize cost and quality.
Experience working for a Client, Prime Contractor, or Sub-contractor is highly valued.
Professional Qualifications:
You should hold (or be working towards) CIPS or RICS qualifications or have equivalent significant vocational experience