https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-highways-advance-trs--fd8693a1-97db-4ba7-ab35-faafa6b80d87 RSS feed for Buyer - Highways at Advance TRS. en-gb Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:26:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-highways-advance-trs--fd8693a1-97db-4ba7-ab35-faafa6b80d87 https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyer-highways-advance-trs--fd8693a1-97db-4ba7-ab35-faafa6b80d87 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:51:14 GMT Location: Southampton | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Role PurposeResponsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment across highways maintenance and public realm contracts.The role is hands-on and commercially focused, working closely with operational, commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to achieve best value, manage suppliers, and drive continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs and ITTs.Evaluate tenders and prepare sourcing and award recommendations.Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions.Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-for-money opportunities.Develop and maintain procurement schedules and sourcing plans.Carry out supplier due diligence and financial/commercial checks.Raise purchase orders and manage procurement processes in line with governance.Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, pricing, risks, and opportunities.Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and management information.Work collaboratively with commercial, operational, technical... Contract