Senior Buyer

We’re currently working with ahighly established and innovative engineering and construction business that has an excellent reputation across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

With extensive in-house expertise and a strong track record of delivering complex transmission and distribution projects internationally, the business continues to invest in new technologies, capabilities and sustainable solutions.

They provide a broad range of services coveringdesign, construction, commissioning, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and specialist technical and engineering solutions across the conventional power and wider energy transition markets.

Due to continued growth and an exciting pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced

Senior Buyerto join their procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to take on a senior role within a forward-thinking business working on some of the most important energy infrastructure projects in the market.

As Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in delivering effective procurement solutions across the regional operating unit, ensuring the business achieves the best overall value for money while developing a high-performing and sustainable supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the procurement of subcontractors, materials and services.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies across the region.
• Ensuring procurement solutions are commercially competitive and deliver best overall value.
• Developing and strengthening the regional supply chain in line with project requirements.
• Managing supplier and subcontractor performance and relationships.
• Driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery and overall supply chain performance.
• Supporting procurement objectives across the wider business.
• Providing a consistent procurement approach from work-winning and pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Leading robust commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Developing an accredited and structured supply chain aligned with regional demand.
• Monitoring market conditions, pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
• Identifying and onboarding new suppliers and supply chain partners.
• Building strong relationships with strategic suppliers and subcontractors.
• Working collaboratively with other regional teams to coordinate strategic procurement activity.
• Providing regular market and procurement updates to senior management.

We're keen to speak with experienced procurement professionals who have a strong understanding of the construction, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience working in aprocurement / buying role, preferably within construction, civil engineering, energy or infrastructure.
• CIPS accreditation or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement processes from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Experience procuring subcontractors, materials and specialist services.
• Excellent commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to identifying commercial opportunities and managing supply chain risk.

Experience of procurement within

Power, Transmission & Distributionwould be highly desirable.

This is an opportunity to join a business operating at the forefront of the energy transition and major infrastructure market.

You'll be working alongside experienced engineering, commercial and project teams onhigh-profile projects that will play an important role in the UK's future energy infrastructure.

The business places significant emphasis on its people and offers an excellent package of benefits, career development and professional support.

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 2 days' holiday each year
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• Above-market-rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health screening
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Maternity returners' bonus
• Continued investment in professional development and training
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And a range of…