Buyer - Commodity

Commodity Buyer – Buildings & Construction
Broughton
12 Month Contract

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer – Buildings & Construction to lead end-to-end procurement activities across our UK and international infrastructure portfolio.
 
The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of major call-for-tenders, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations for high-value construction services—including architects, structural engineering, main contractors, project managers, and control firms. You will be responsible for driving multi-million-pound capital projects across a wide variety of facility types, from offices and canteens to technical buildings, clean rooms, and industrial hangars.
 
Key Accountabilities

Lead end-to-end tender processes and implement robust commodity strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
Manage a contract portfolio valued between €15M – €40M, with annual spend placement averaging €25M across ~80 key suppliers (Signing delegation authority up to €250K).
Drive annual savings initiatives through specification challenges, demand management, volume aggregation, and commercial negotiations.
Negotiate and execute national and international frame agreements, monitor supplier performance against strict time/cost/quality KPIs, and manage risk mitigation.
Act as a trusted commercial advisor to internal project teams, guiding stakeholders through compliant procurement frameworks to ensure maximum value and operational delivery.
Support the rollout and optimization of e-procurement platforms and e-catalogues. 
What We Are Looking For
Education:

Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Architecture/Construction (or equivalent commercial experience).
5+ years of hands-on procurement, operations, or facility management experience, with a proven track record specifically in the Building & Construction category.
Advanced negotiation skills, deep understanding of construction contracts, and strong financial analytical capabilities (business cases, financial KPIs).
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams, manage vendor relationships, and navigate competing stakeholder priorities.
Pragmatic, solution-oriented, autonomous, and diplomatic, with an uncompromised commitment to ethics and compliance. 
Language Skills: Business fluent in English (required); working knowledge of French, German, or Spanish is an advantage.

For further Details, call Lindsay on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) quoting 81484
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed