Buyer Senior Buyer

Procurement Lead / Senior Buyer Retail & Fit-Out Construction
Location: UK office-based with regular site visits
Company: StrongPoint ALS

About the Role
StrongPoint ALS is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead / Senior Buyer to lead procurement activity across a range of fast-paced retail, fit-out and refurbishment projects throughout the UK.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for securing best value, developing reliable supply-chain partnerships and ensuring that materials and subcontract packages are procured in line with project programmes, budgets and quality requirements.
You will work closely with our project, commercial and operational teams to support projects from pre-construction through to successful delivery.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead procurement activities across multiple retail, fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Develop and implement effective project procurement strategies.
• Source materials, equipment, services and subcontract packages.
• Prepare enquiries, evaluate tenders and make supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate high-value orders, commercial terms and subcontract agreements.
• Build, manage and develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support pre-construction planning, cost planning and value-engineering activities.
• Work with project teams to ensure orders are placed accurately and in line with programme requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, market conditions and supply-chain risks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve quality, efficiency and delivery performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Buyers and Junior Buyers.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead or similar role within the UK construction industry.
• A strong background in retail fit-out, shopfitting, refurbishment or fast-paced construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK suppliers, subcontractors and construction procurement practices.
• Experience procuring both materials and subcontract packages.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage procurement risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and supplier-management skills.
• The confidence to work independently and manage competing project priorities.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less-experienced members of a procurement team.
• A CIPS qualification or progress towards CIPS membership is preferred.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to visit project sites when required.

About You
You will be commercially focused, organised and confident working in a fast-moving project environment. You will take a proactive approach to resolving supply-chain challenges and will be comfortable building effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors at all levels.

You will understand the importance of balancing cost, quality, programme requirements and commercial risk while maintaining professional and ethical procurement standards.

Why Join StrongPoint?
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the procurement and delivery of varied retail and fit-out projects across the UK. You will work with experienced operational and project teams and have the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships and support the continued development of the business.

StrongPoint is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Applicants must demonstrate the eligibility to work in the UK.