Senior Buyer - Yorkshire

SENIOR BUYER

Location: Bradford (BD1 1TU)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Client:

Our client is a respected leader in the UK infrastructure sector, delivering complex and high-profile projects across the country. Known for innovation, quality, and collaboration, they are currently engaged in major works on the TransPennine Route Upgrade. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to one of the most significant rail programmes in the UK.

About the Role:

You will play a pivotal role in the procurement of materials and subcontract services, this role requires extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and experience managing procurement within a major infrastructure environment. You will be responsible for supporting cost-effective purchasing decisions, developing strong supply chain relationships, and ensuring compliance with commercial and contractual obligations.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met.
• Procuring subcontract packages and negotiating agreements under NEC contract terms.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align procurement activity with project requirements.
• Maintaining relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to continuous improvement of supply chain strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
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About You:

You will have a proven background in infrastructure or rail procurement, ideally within a large-scale project environment, and possess a detailed understanding of NEC subcontractor procurement.

Essential requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working with NEC subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proven track record in a Senior Buyer or similar procurement role within the infrastructure sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• CIPS qualification (preferred but not essential).

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