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 teamAbout 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-orientedIf you want to step into a pivotal role with real influence and responsibility - we'd love to hear from you.
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