Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £60,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Sphere Solutions is partnering with one of the South West’s leading groundworks contractors to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer to join their expanding procurement team based out of their Exeter office. As a core member of the commercial team, you will play a pivotal role in securing materials, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective procurement across a wide portfolio of major construction projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase construction products and materials at the best possible prices in accordance with active contract specifications.
• Compare supplier quotations, measure quantities when required, and analyse costs against initial tender allowances.
• Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate rates, coordinate delivery dates with site teams, and handle order updates to prevent invoice discrepancies.
• Research new product information and identify cost-effective alternative materials.
• Provide regular procurement and cost analysis updates directly to the business directors.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a buying/procurement role, ideally within the construction or groundworks sector (~4 years’ preferred).
• Strong price negotiation skills and a solid understanding of market analytics to stay competitive.
• High level of organisation with exceptional attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Exeter office.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £60,000 (negotiable based on experience), accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
• Career Growth: Join a rapidly expanding company of over 500 staff that actively invests in internal training and professional progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend