Senior Buyer / Procurement Lead - Engineering / Construction. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a leading engineering and services business, supporting a strong pipeline of projects across the UK, notably within the Bristol, South Wales and Southwest. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional with MEP / construction experience to take ownership of procurement activities across multiple projects, combining strategic planning with hands‑on delivery.
Responsibilities
* Lead all procurement activities across assigned projects
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve best value
* Act as procurement lead within project teams from tender through to delivery
* Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and improvement plans
* Support bid teams with procurement data, market insight, and expertise
* Establish and manage project procurement targets and savings trackers
* Develop SLAs with key suppliers (national and project-specific)
* Produce procurement reports and contribute to performance dashboards
* Attend project, contract, and post-project review meetingsSupport continuous improvement and development of the procurement function
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within MEP, engineering, or construction
* Strong experience delivering procurement across live projects
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach
* Experience working with both project teams and central procurement functions
* Strong stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary (circa £60,000 - £65,000) per annum
* Car scheme (hybrid/electric) or allowance
* Pension (up to 8% employer contribution)
* Private medical insurance
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Various further benefits
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