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.
Lead Buyer - Construction employer: Matchtech Careers
As a Business Reporting Analyst with our client, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. The company offers excellent employee growth opportunities through continuous training and development, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on business decisions but also provides a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
