Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Maidenhead is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to manage procurement for strategic goods across its plants. The role focuses on supplier negotiations and cost optimization, making a significant impact on sustainability. Candidates should have a degree in business or related fields and experience in strategic procurement. This role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company car

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver procurement projects for multiple UK plants.
• Achieve optimum terms through effective negotiation.
• Support plants with best practices and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing and procurement

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business, finance, or engineering

CIPS qualification

Tools

eProcurement tools

Job description

policyStrategic Sourcing Buyer page is loaded## Strategic Sourcing Buyerlocations: Maidenhead: Chipping Sodburytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 22, 2025 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR10011212Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.**Strategic Sourcing Buyer****Location:** Maidenhead or Chipping Sodbury **Company Car | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary****Join Heidelberg Materials UK and help shape the future of sustainable construction.** We’re looking for a **Strategic Sourcing Buyer** to manage procurement for strategic goods and services across our aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt plants. with a total spend responsibility of over £20 million. Reporting directly to the UK Procurement Director, the role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, risk management, and procurement process optimisation.**What You’ll Do*** **Strategic Sourcing:** Identify and deliver procurement projects for multiple UK Cement, Aggregate, Concrete & Asphalt plants, reducing costs and improving processes.* **Negotiation:** Achieve optimum terms and conditions through effective negotiation, eTender, and eAuction.* **Procurement Guidance:** Support allocated plants with best practices, preferred vendors, and compliance, to uncover cost-saving opportunities and improve P2P processes.* **Opportunity Identification:** Work closely with unit managers to uncover new strategic procurement opportunities.* **Framework Implementation:** Assist Category Managers with global and national agreements.* **Performance Delivery:** Meet KPIs set by the UK Procurement Director, including savings and automation targets.**What We’re Looking For*** Proven experience in **strategic sourcing and procurement**.* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.* Ability to analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.* Familiarity with **eProcurement tools** and P2P processes.Education* A degree in business, finance, or engineering is required; CIPS qualification is preferred* The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering, with global sourcing exposure and strong negotiation skills.* Competitive salary and benefits package.* Company car and hybrid working model.* Be part of a global leader driving sustainability and innovation in construction.**Rewards & Benefits**We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:* **Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member*** **Competitive Package:**Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance* **Work-Life Balance:**27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans* **Family-Friendly Policies:**Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause* **Inclusive Culture:**Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)* **Wellbeing & Development:**Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunitiesAt Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s).You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site (free step by step tutorial ). Please contact [e-mail] for additional information or to request accommodations.We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive.Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.