Birmingham
Buyer - Infrastructure/ Railway Role Purpose To deliver a professional and effective procurement service for subcontractors and materials, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the regional business unit and supporting overall project and business success. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services to meet project requirements., • Contribute to the development and delivery of procurement strategies in collaboration with the Procurement Manager, helping to shape and strengthen the regional supply chain., • Provide guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to Trainee and Assistant Buyers., • Implement a consistent procurement approach across projects from pre-construction through delivery stages., • Work closely with Estimating teams on bid submissions, including supplier engagement, tender analysis, and initial procurement planning., • Monitor market trends to identify risks, opportunities, and pricing movements., • Build strong internal partnerships to ensure that procurement contributes to quality, safety, programme delivery, commercial outcomes, and value for money., • Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with supply chain partners., • Maintain effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and keep projects on track., • Ensure all procurement activity follows company procedures and meets professional and auditable standards., • Prepare and issue supplier enquiries and invitations to tender in a timely and accurate manner., • Lead the negotiation and drafting of commercial and contractual agreements for subcontract and material packages, ensuring compliance with governance requirements., • Manage supplier performance, carrying out reviews with key supply chain partners alongside project teams., • Keep project procurement schedules up to date, ensuring materials and subcontractors are identified and ordered in line with programme requirements., • Challenge and support internal and external stakeholders to drive best value, innovation, and continuous improvement., • Share information and collaborate with other regional teams to align procurement activity across the business. Skills, Experience & Qualifications • Demonstrable procurement experience within construction and/or infrastructure sectors., • Confident in the use of ERP systems, with the ability to support and train others., • Degree or HND/HNC qualification (or equivalent experience)., • Professional qualification (CIPS) achieved or working towards., • Strong knowledge of procurement markets, supply chain trends, and commercial risk., • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail., • Proven negotiation and influencing skills with a track record of achieving value-driven outcomes., • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and building collaborative working relationships., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead for multiple projects and balance competing demands., • Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications., • Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to working collaboratively to achieve team and business goals.