Lead Buyer - Construction

A fantastic opportunity for a Lead Buyer - Construction has arisen to join a leading organisation. You'll be embedded within a growing procurement infrastructure team, supporting a long‑term, high‑value investment programme delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across the North West.

This role focuses on supporting end‑to‑end procurement and commercial activities across major construction packages, ensuring strong supplier engagement, robust tendering processes, and successful delivery aligned to programme objectives.

Role - Lead Buyer - Construction
Location - Barrow-in-Furness / Preston (2 days onsite p/week)
Type - Permanent position
Salary - Competitive + travel expenses/overnight accommodation

Key responsibilities of the Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer - Construction role include:

• Supporting the delivery of procurement activities across construction and infrastructure works (civils, buildings, and associated packages)
• Assisting in end‑to‑end procurement including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, and contract award
• Working closely with project stakeholders to align procurement strategy with programme timelines and delivery requirements
• Evaluating tender submissions including pricing, commercial assumptions, and scope compliance
• Supporting supplier and contractor engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities within procurement activity
• Contributing to cost-focused discussions including value engineering and budget optimisation
• Ensuring procurement governance, compliance, and documentation standards are met

Key skills and experience required Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer - Construction include:

• Eligibility to gain UK (SC) security clearance is required due to project requirements
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, or project-led environments in a commercial, procurement, or supply chain capacity
• Understanding of standard construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of procurement and commercial principles supporting project delivery
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, programme-driven environment
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness with attention to detail
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to support complex project delivery

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme of work within a growing team, where you'll gain exposure to large-scale capital projects and contribute to a long-term infrastructure investment strategy.

To apply for this Senior Buyer, Senior Buyer - Construction, Lead Buyer, Lead Buyer - Construction, Procurement Professional, Senior Procurement Profession candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet appropriate security clearance criteria.