Senior Buyer

Hampshire
Up to £48,000 + Package

An established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their team on a major long-term infrastructure project.

This is a key role within a growing procurement function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of supplier performance, influence procurement strategy, and support the delivery of high-profile projects across the South.

Senior Buyer - Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £48,000 (DOE)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Private healthcare

Company phone

Annual discretionary bonus

Long-term project pipeline & career progression

Senior Buyer - Job Overview

Lead procurement of materials, plant, and subcontract services across live projects and tenders

Identify and develop new suppliers to ensure a competitive and resilient supply chain

Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best value and mitigate risk

Support and mentor Buyers, contributing to the day-to-day running of the procurement team

Extract and manage procurement schedules from technical drawings and contract documentation

Work closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Site Teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services

Attend contract handover meetings and support early-stage procurement strategy

Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with QHSE and project requirements

Produce cost analysis, value engineering, and lifecycle cost reporting for senior stakeholders

Senior Buyer - Requirements

Proven experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer role within civil engineering or construction

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively

Experience procuring materials, plant, and subcontract services on infrastructure projects

Commercially astute with strong analytical and reporting capabilities

Experience mentoring or supporting junior procurement staff

Good understanding of QHSE standards and compliance requirements

Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. Procore, EVision or similar)

CIPS membership (or working towards) - desirable

Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure scheme with long-term security

Join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation in the sector

Play a key role in shaping procurement processes and supplier strategy

Clear progression within a growing business

Bennett 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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