Civil Subcontract Buyer / Senior Buyer

Derby

Salaries: andpound;35-42k / andpound;45-52k + Package



We are recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor for a Civils Subcontractor Buyer, based in Derby, with hybrid working available.



Due to increased project activity across our civil engineering portfolio, our client is expanding their Regional Procurement team to ensure robust governance, commercial efficiency, and strategic alignment.



The Civils Subcontractor Buyer will be responsible for procuring subcontractor packages across multiple projects within the region. This includes managing tender processes, negotiating subcontract terms, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The role is pivotal in controlling costs, mitigating risk at program level, and supporting project delivery.



Job Summary:



Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role will be instrumental in:



-Procure Civils Subcontract Packages: Lead procurement of subcontractor works including groundworks, drainage, earthworks, structures, and associated civils packages.

-Support Project Delivery: Ensure timely and compliant subcontractor engagement aligned with project schedules and specifications.

-Enhancing Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

-Ensure Governance and Consistency: Align procurement practices with company policies, client frameworks, and regulatory standards.



Key Responsibilities



Subcontractor Procurement



-Collaborate with project teams to define scope and procurement needs for civils packages.

-Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies.

-Manage end-to-end tender processes including ITTs, RFQs, evaluations, and award recommendations.

-Negotiate subcontract terms including pricing, programme, KPIs, and risk allocation.

-Ensure compliance with client frameworks and internal governance.

-Monitor program level committed costs and forecast subcontractor spend to mitigate financial risk.



Supply Chain Management



-Maintain strong relationships with civils subcontractors, resolving performance and delivery issues.

-Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health andamp; Safety, environmental, and quality standards.

-Hold supplier relationship meetings and act as the escalation point for subcontractor-related issues across projects.



Process Management andamp; Improvement



-Ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

-Promote best practice procurement and continuous improvement.

-Support ESG objectives through sustainable and ethical sourcing.

-Maintain accurate records and data within procurement systems.

-Support internal and external audits.



Performance, Reporting andamp; Representation



-Prepare regional level reports on procurement performance and risk.

-Represent the department and organisation professionally in all interactions.

-Build strong relationships with projects teams, clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

-Share best practices, innovation and drive continuous improvement.

-Undertake additional duties, training, or working hours as reasonably required, consistent with the level of responsibility of this role.

-Proactively manage your own continuous professional development by engaging in external networking, conferences, associations, and training to stay current with industry trends and innovations.



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