Senior Buyer – Civil Rail

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

Senior Buyer role focusing on rail-industry procurement under NEC contracts. You will source materials and sub-contractors for rail stations, bridges, lifts, and platforms, while managing the supply chain and stakeholder relationships. The position supports pre-construction, work-winning, and production of sub-contracts for rail projects, contributing to delivery on NEC-based projects. A strong emphasis on supply chain performance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and value-driven procurement at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary 40,000-60,000
  • allowance and package
  • flexible home working

Responsibilities

  • Identify unit demand and supply capacity for procurement
  • Procure materials for rail sub-lines, bridges, lifts, and platforms
  • Manage the full buyer cycle including subcontractor procurement
  • Oversee supply chain performance and relationships
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across pre-construction, work-winning, and production
  • Prepare and manage sub-contracts for rail projects

Key requirements

  • Experience with NEC contracts
  • Experience working with rail project subcontractors
  • Knowledge of pre-construction and construction-stage processes
  • Stakeholder management experience
  • Procurement across subs, materials, and work-winning stages
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Procurement cycle management
  • Sub-contractor procurement
  • NEC contracts familiarity

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Posted: November 1st, 2026