Senior Buyer

Location:

Hybrid between Ansty Office (CV7 9JU
) & Home

Advertised Salary: £50,940-£59,931 depending on skills & experience

Job Function:
Finance

Working Hours:

37

Location Type:
Hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting End Date: 14/9/26

Location:Hybrid between

Ansty Office (CV7 9JU
) & Home – typically 2/3 days per week in officeor other regional office depending on your location

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real impact? We're looking for a Senior Buyer to manage our Operational Services category, leading strategic sourcing activities and helping deliver commercial value across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key procurement portfolio, working closely with stakeholders and suppliers to develop innovative sourcing strategies, manage commercial risks and support Cadent's business objectives.

• Category Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for your portfolio, developing and delivering category strategies that support business priorities and operational requirements.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead sourcing activities from market engagement and tendering through to contract award, ensuring best-for-task solutions for Cadent.
• Commercial Influence: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand, identify opportunities and deliver value-driven procurement outcomes.
• Market Insight: Analyse supply markets, supplier capabilities and emerging trends to identify future risks, opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, driving performance and long‑term value through effective relationship management.
• Contract Development: Support the scoping, negotiation and implementation of contractual agreements that balance business need, commercial value and risk.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure sourcing and contract activities align with Cadent's risk profile, legal framework and procurement obligations.

• MCIPS Qualified: Or willing to work towards achieving MCIPS accreditation.
• Strategic Sourcing
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience leading complex, high-value sourcing activities, including supplier negotiations, cost management and commercial decision-making.
• Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of commercial principles, contract management and procurement best practice.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Confidence analysing and presenting data to support sourcing strategies and contract decisions.
• Supplier & Market Knowledge: Experience researching supply markets, assessing risks and identifying opportunities to strengthen category strategies.
• Process Improvement: A track record of identifying and implementing improvements that enhance service, efficiency and customer experience.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of UK Utilities and procurement regulations, with experience managing compliant tender processes.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop effective working relationships internally and externally, creating collaborative and constructive partnerships.

Disclaimer:While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and…