The Opportunity
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
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