Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - Procurement & Contract Management

Location: Liverpool Docks

Department: Commercial

Rate: Open to offers (can be paid via ltd company/PAYE/Umbrella)

Contract: Initially 6 months but possibility for extension

All are full time positions working 8 hour days (40 hours per week).

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Buyer - Procurement & Contract Management to support the delivery of a major construction project in Liverpool.

Reporting to the Project Contract & Procurement Manager, this senior role will play a critical part in delivering the end-to-end procurement lifecycle in line with the Project Contract & Procurement Strategy. You will take ownership of sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services essential to the successful delivery of EPCM services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver value for money, performance, and alignment with project objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Source and procure construction materials, plant, and subcontracted services in line with project specifications.
• Prepare and manage tender processes (RFQ/ITT), including evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
• Negotiate commercial terms and administer contract agreements within delegated authority levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery, quality, compliance, and programme milestones are met.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering leads, cost engineers, and procurement colleagues to forecast material requirements and support project schedules.
• Support budget preparation by providing accurate cost and pricing data.
• Manage contract variations, modifications, and revised commercial arrangements.
• Ensure all contracts meet technical, regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Maintain contract documentation, approvals, change logs, and certifications (insurance, bonds, warranties, etc.).
• Track contract performance, milestones, invoices, compliance, and reporting obligations in collaboration with the Cost Engineer.
• Ensure adherence to governance, risk allocation, cost tracking, and change control procedures.
• Manage supply chain risks and opportunities.
• Support contract close-out, ensuring all deliverables are completed and contractual obligations satisfied prior to final payment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level education or working towards a recognised professional qualification (CIPS, ACE, or CICES).
• CIPS Level 4 minimum, Level 5 preferred.
• Experience working in design, engineering, and construction environments during FEED and PMC / EPC(M) phases.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction products, plant, and systems.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills at senior stakeholder level.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of the food industry.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4, IChemE, and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Contract management experience during the construction phase of projects.

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