Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
Location: Maidenhead or Chipping Sodbury
Company Car | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary
Join Heidelberg Materials UK and help shape the future of sustainable construction. We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to manage procurement for strategic goods and services across our aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt plants. with a total spend responsibility of over £20 million. Reporting directly to the UK Procurement Director, the role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, risk management, and procurement process optimisation.
What You'll Do
* Strategic Sourcing: Identify and deliver procurement projects for multiple UK Cement, Aggregate, Concrete & Asphalt plants, reducing costs and improving processes.
* Negotiation: Achieve optimum terms and conditions through effective negotiation, eTender, and eAuction.
* Procurement Guidance: Support allocated plants with best practices, preferred vendors, and compliance, to uncover cost-saving opportunities and improve P2P processes.
* Opportunity Identification: Work closely with unit managers to uncover new strategic procurement opportunities.
* Framework Implementation: Assist Category Managers with global and national agreements.
* Performance Delivery: Meet KPIs set by the UK Procurement Director, including savings and automation targets.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
* Ability to analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
* Familiarity with eProcurement tools and P2P processes.
Education
* A degree in business, finance, or engineering is required; CIPS qualification is preferred
* The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering, with global sourcing exposure and strong negotiation skills.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company car and hybrid working model.
* Be part of a global leader driving sustainability and innovation in construction.
Rewards & Benefits
We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
* Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
* Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
* Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
* Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
* Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities