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.