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Senior Buyer

Thorn Baker Construction
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL9 9SH, England

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager is available in Oldham with a salary of up to £50,000 plus additional benefits such as a car allowance and bonuses.
  • This full-time, permanent role involves managing end-to-end procurement for materials and subcontract packages across various live projects in a dynamic construction environment.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in the construction sector, with strong negotiation skills and familiarity with procurement systems.
  • The role offers opportunities for career progression to Procurement Lead or Head of Buying, along with a supportive company culture and various employee benefits.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects efficiently.

 

Senior Buyer / Construction Buyer / Procurement Manager

Location: Oldham
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £50,000 with car allowance, bonus etc.

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer or Construction Procurement Specialist ready to make an impact? This is an exciting opportunity to lead purchasing across multiple live projects within a fast-paced, forward-thinking construction business.

The Role
  • Manage end-to-end procurement for materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
  • Negotiate best pricing, rebates, and terms to maximise margin and cashflow.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Site, and Pre-Con teams to plan and forecast requirements.
  • Track spend, cost commitments, and supplier performance for reporting accuracy.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager in the construction sector.
  • Strong negotiation and commercial skills with a keen eye for value.
  • Confident using procurement/ERP systems such as Evolution M, Conquest, or similar.
  • Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple projects at pace.
  • CIPS qualification and familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts are desirable.
What's in it for you?
  • Progression opportunities to Procurement Lead or Head of Buying.
  • Join a modern, collaborative, and growing construction company.
  • Supportive culture, and real autonomy.
  • 6 Day shutdown at Christmas
  • Pension, Death in service, Income protection, private healthcare etc. 

 

If you're a driven construction buyer who loves negotiation, collaboration, and delivering results, apply today or call Rhian at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed)

 

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