Senior Buyer

About the Role

REED are delighted to be assisting a Major NI Client with the Recruitment of a Group Buyer to join a growing and dynamic business based in their Castledawson site.

Group Buyer

Castledawson, Northern Ireland

£50,000 – £55,000 (circa)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to take full ownership of procurement within a growing, multi-service construction and FM business. This is a key hire, offering real influence to shape strategy, drive cost efficiency, and build a high-performing supply chain.

This is a standalone role with strong visibility across the business—ideal for an established Buyer or a Senior QS/Estimator ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

• Own and develop buying strategy across subcontractors, labour, materials and group spend
• Audit and optimise current supply chain, reducing risk and improving commercial performance
• Build and manage a structured approved supplier network

Commercial Management

• Negotiate supplier agreements and group pricing frameworks
• Implement robust subcontract and supply contracts (incl. CIS/IR35 compliance)
• Drive cost savings, margin protection and value through supplier engagement

Depot & Materials Buying

• Oversee buying across multiple depot locations
• Standardise suppliers, pricing and stock frameworks
• Monitor spend, demand trends and identify savings opportunities

Governance & Performance

• Introduce clear procurement processes, controls and reporting
• Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
• Report on spend, savings and supply chain performance at senior level
• Support tenders with commercially sound supply chain input

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in buying/procurement within construction, M&E or FM
• Strong track record managing subcontractors and supplier relationships
• Experience negotiating contracts and delivering measurable cost savings
• Knowledge of CIS, IR35 and construction supply chain compliance
• Ability to work autonomously and implement new processes

Desirable:

• Experience with depot/stores or multi-site buying
• Familiarity with public sector frameworks or supplier platforms (e.g. Causeway, Achilles)
• CIPS (or working towards)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to build and lead a procurement function from the ground up
• High-impact role with genuine influence on business performance
• Growing, ambitious organisation with long-term career potential