Job Description
Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer (Construction / Infrastructure)
Bridgwater Site & Office Based 1 Day WFH
From £65,500 p.a. + Bonus + Travel Allowance
We re working with a well-established organisation delivering critical services on one of the UK s most high-profile infrastructure projects. Due to an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager or experienced Senior Buyer ready to step up.
This is a key role within a live, fast-paced site environment, taking ownership of procurement activity while working closely with commercial and operational teams to support delivery.
The Role
You will lead day-to-day procurement activity across a live infrastructure site, acting as a key link between commercial, operational and site teams.
This is a hands-on role combining supplier management, commercial input and day-to-day procurement processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing procurement activity across a live site with a yearly spend of £2m £2.5m
- Acting as the main interface between procurement and site operations
- Leading procurement across materials, plant and subcontract services
- Creating requisitions and raising / receipting orders through procurement systems (SAP or similar)
- Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
- Managing supplier relationships, performance and KPIs
- Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value-add opportunities across the supply chain
- Supporting the commercial team with budget control, cost advice and procurement strategy
- Assisting with supplier applications, documentation and audit processes
- Ensuring all procurement records and processes are maintained to a high standard and aligned with best practice
- Working closely with site teams to support programme delivery and operational requirements
What We re Looking For
This role requires experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar project-led environment.
- Experience managing procurement within construction, infrastructure or project-led environments
- Candidates operating at:
- Procurement Manager level, or
- Senior Buyer level looking to step up
- Proven experience across live or operational delivery environments
- Strong experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial agreements
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
- Strong organisational and coordination capability
- Confident communicator, able to work with site teams and commercial stakeholders
- Good IT skills and experience using procurement or ERP systems (SAP or similar)
Desirable:
- Experience supporting site-based project delivery teams
- Experience managing supplier performance and KPIs
- Construction or infrastructure sector experience
- Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP
- Relevant health & safety or industry-recognised certification
What s on Offer
Salary from £65,500 + bonus
Travel allowance
Hybrid working (typically 4 days site/office, 1 day WFH)
Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
High level of responsibility within a busy commercial team
Why Apply?
Work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
Join an established and growing team in a key procurement role
Real ownership within a live site environment where procurement directly impacts delivery
Stable, long-term programme of work
