Senior Buyer
Location: Havant, Hampshire
Salary: up to £48,000
An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their procurement team on a major infrastructure scheme.
Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will play a key role in managing the supply chain, supporting the procurement team, and ensuring materials, plant, and services are delivered on time and within budget. This is a hands-on role combining strategic procurement, supplier management, and team leadership, with clear scope to influence best practice, sustainability, and value-for-money outcomes across the business.
Senior Buyer Salary & Benefits
Salary - up to £48,000
25 Days holiday + BH
Pension up to 10% match
Private healthcare and Phone
Annual discretionary bonus
Senior Buyer Key Responsibilities
Source new and alternative materials and suppliers to maintain a competitive and resilient supply chain
Meet and negotiate with supplier representatives to secure best commercial terms
Support and mentor Buyers and assist with day-to-day running of the Procurement Department
Extract material and plant requirements from tender and contract information
Procure materials, services, plant, and equipment in line with procurement schedules
Prepare cost, value, and life-cycle cost reports for senior management
Liaise closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Site Teams to ensure seamless delivery
Attend contract handover meetings and support early-stage procurement planning
Ensure quotations and orders comply with specifications, delivery requirements, and QHSE standards
Manage distribution of orders and procurement information to sites and stakeholders
Senior Buyer Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Experience within civil engineering and construction environments
Solid understanding of material specifications and compliance requirements
Ability to analyse data and produce clear commercial reports
Experience managing and supporting procurement teams
Knowledge of QHSE legislation and best practice
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
Understanding of FSC and PEFC timber chain of custody systems
Experience using Procore and EVision (or similar systems)
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (CIPS) membership (desirable)
Full UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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