Senior Buyer

Rise Technical Recruitment LimitedNorthamptonreedpublished 10/21/2026
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Your tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in strengthening supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies and supporting the successful delivery of projects across the business.

Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager and operational teams, you will help shape procurement strategy, improve supply chain performance and identify opportunities to maximise project margins.

  • Full time, permanent role with Building Services
  • Take ownership of key procurement activities, ensuring materials and services are sourced competitively, delivered efficiently and managed in line with project requirements.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
  • Negotiating competitive pricing and commercial agreements, including opportunities across multiple projects and regions.
  • Supporting the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager with rebate agreements, commercial strategy and supplier negotiations.
  • Supporting and mentoring Buyers and Assistant Buyers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.

Requirements

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer looking for an opportunity to make a real commercial impact within a leading building services organisation?

The Person

  • Proven experience in a Senior Buyer or similar procurement role.
  • Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • The ability to analyse market trends, manage supply chain risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • A good understanding of procurement processes, supplier compliance and performance management.
  • Experience within the building services, mechanical and electrical contracting, construction or wider engineering sectors

How to apply

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Other

Senior Buyer Northampton , office-based five days per week with occasional travel to other offices in the UK£60,000-£65,000 per annum

Reference Number: BBBH281261

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

Contact person

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  • Nick Smith