Engineering Strategic Buyer – Power & Substations

Procurement Engineer – Power & Substations

Glasgow, Scotland.

Permanent Staff role.

Competitive Salary plus benefits.

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy, and substation projects. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Engineer to support the successful delivery of major EPC projects across the UK.

This role will take ownership of procurement activities across both tender and project phases, ensuring cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery objectives.

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience with in power transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, utilities, or EPC projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Work on major transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects.
• Join a growing, innovative engineering business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.