Chichester
Senior BuyerLocation: Havant, HampshireSalary: up to £48,000 An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their procurement team on a major infrastructure scheme. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will play a key role in managing the supply chain, supporting the procurement team, and ensuring materials, plant, and services are delivered on time and within budget. This is a hands-on role combining strategic procurement, supplier management, and team leadership, with clear scope to influence best practice, sustainability, and value-for-money outcomes across the business. Senior Buyer Salary & Benefits • Salary - up to £48,000, • 25 Days holiday + BH, • Pension up to 10% match, • Private healthcare and Phone, • Annual discretionary bonusSenior Buyer Key Responsibilities, • Source new and alternative materials and suppliers to maintain a competitive and resilient supply chain, • Meet and negotiate with supplier representatives to secure best commercial terms, • Support and mentor Buyers and assist with day-to-day running of the Procurement Department, • Extract material and plant requirements from tender and contract information, • Procure materials, services, plant, and equipment in line with procurement schedules, • Prepare cost, value, and life-cycle cost reports for senior management, • Liaise closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Site Teams to ensure seamless delivery, • Attend contract handover meetings and support early-stage procurement planning, • Ensure quotations and orders comply with specifications, delivery requirements, and QHSE standards, • Manage distribution of orders and procurement information to sites and stakeholdersSenior Buyer Required Skills & Experience, • Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, • Experience within civil engineering and construction environments, • Solid understanding of material specifications and compliance requirements, • Ability to analyse data and produce clear commercial reports, • Experience managing and supporting procurement teams, • Knowledge of QHSE legislation and best practice, • Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems, • Understanding of FSC and PEFC timber chain of custody systems, • Experience using Procore and EVision (or similar systems), • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (CIPS) membership (desirable)