Subcontract Buyer

Subcontract Buyer Salary: £65,000

A well-established utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Subcontract Buyer to join its commercial and supply-chain function in Preston. This position plays a central role in procuring subcontract labour and service packages that support large-scale utilities works across the region.

Role Overview:
The Subcontract Buyer will lead sourcing, negotiation, and administration of subcontract packages, ensuring commercial value, supply-chain reliability, and full compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements. The role will support operations, project delivery, and category management activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, tender, and negotiate subcontract packages across utilities, civils, and related services

• Manage supplier pre-qualification, onboarding, and compliance requirements

• Ensure commercial terms, scopes, and pricing structures are aligned with budget and programme needs

• Support framework agreements and category strategies to secure capacity and mitigate risk

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery standards, and adherence to HSEQ obligations

• Resolve supply-chain issues, claims, and variations in collaboration with commercial teams

• Maintain procurement documentation, contract files, and reporting outputs aligned with audit requirements

• Build strong internal relationships with project managers, quantity surveyors, and operational delivery leads

Candidate Profile:

• Background in subcontract procurement within utilities, infrastructure, construction, or civils

• Strong commercial negotiation skills and understanding of contract law principles

• Experience running competitive tenders and bid evaluations

• Ability to interpret scopes of work and translate operational requirements into robust subcontract packages

• Confident communicating with suppliers, operational stakeholders, and commercial leadership

• Competent user of procurement systems and documentation standards

Package:

• Salary: £65,000

• Based in Preston with regional engagement

• Structured training, commercial development, and potential progression into senior procurement roles

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