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Senior Buyer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager – MEP Contractor

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Package Includes:

  * Up to £75,000 basic salary

  * 8% pension contribution

  * Car allowance

  * Private healthcare

  * Bonus scheme

  * Opportunity to work with a market-leading MEP contractor on major projects exceeding £50 million

The Opportunity:

A market-leading MEP Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their established commercial and procurement team based on a major project in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering multiple high-profile mechanical and electrical packages across this major manufacturing facility, with package values in excess of £20 million.

You will be responsible for leading procurement strategies across this multi-phased scheme set to run for 5+ years, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, plant, and subcontract packages while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Manage procurement of mechanical and electrical materials across multiple projects

  * Source and negotiate subcontract packages including specialist M&E services

  * Develop and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships

  * Secure best value through strategic purchasing and negotiation

  * Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and material availability

  * Collaborate closely with commercial, operational, and project delivery teams

  * Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and timelines

  * Support risk management and supply chain resilience strategies

Candidate Requirements:

  * Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, or Procurement Manager within the M&E / MEP sector

  * Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services procurement

  * Experience procuring both materials and subcontract packages

  * Background working with MEP contractors or major building services companies

  * Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

  * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  * Ideally based within commutable distance to Bristol

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading MEP contractors, offering long-term career progression, exposure to landmark projects, and an exceptional salary and benefits package.

If you are an ambitious procurement professional with a strong M&E background looking to progress your career with a major contractor, we would like to hear from you.

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