Senior Buyer

We’re recruiting a Senior Buyer for Havant Thicket Reservoir. It is the first large-scale reservoir built in the UK since the 1980s, delivering long-term water resilience while protecting some of the country’s rarest chalk streams. Due for completion in 2029, the project offers secure, local, long-term work on a nationally significant scheme.

The Senior Buyer will be project-based at Havant Thicket Reservoir, supporting the procurement team across the main construction works as well as supporting one-off projects with the regional teams.

You’ll work as part of a collaborative joint venture, the role will focus on managing supplier performance, cost control and procurement strategy, while building strong, long-term relationships with specialist suppliers across the heavy civil engineering and marine sector.

The company culture promotes ownership, progression and purpose.

Senior Buyer Duties:
• Sourcing new and alternative suppliers to improve value and supply resilience
• Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
• Producing cost, value and whole-life cost reports for senior management
• Managing and improving supplier performance
• Supporting the Procurement Manager in embedding sustainable procurement practices
• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the procurement function, deputising when required
• Attending contract handover meetings to ensure procurement alignment
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the buying team

The business has a strong track record in delivering major water and civil engineering projects and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, long-term project security, and clear opportunities for professional development.