Senior Buyer - Projects

At Geoquip Marine, our Supply Chain function sits at the heart of our global operations‑bringing together Procurement and Logistics to ensure the right goods and services are sourced, delivered, and ready to support complex offshore projects worldwide. We're looking for a Senior Buyer - Projects to join our Procurement team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we buy, partner, and deliver.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the successful candidate will be a key driver of procurement best practice, helping to embed continuous improvement across the function while influencing how procurement supports the business  this role, you'll work together with our Asset and Project teams, owning procurement activity end to end‑from early planning through execution and delivery. You'll balance strategic project work with hands‑on operational procurement, ensuring continuity, pace, and excellence in everything we deliver.

You'll also have the opportunity to make a real commercial impact by developing and managing strategic sourcing solutions across critical spend areas. Through detailed spend analysis, tendering, and robust commercial negotiation, you'll help secure best‑value outcomes that directly support Geoquip Marine's operational success. Beyond day‑to‑day procurement, you'll contribute to—and where appropriate lead—key Supply Chain initiatives, including the ongoing implementation of a new procurement system.

This is a role for a procurement professional who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and driving meaningful change. If you're a procurement professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing outcomes, and seeing the direct impact of your work on complex projects, this role offers the autonomy and challenge to truly make your mark within Geoquip Marine.

• Lead asset and project procurement activities, working closely with Asset and Project teams to support planning, execution, and delivery from end to end.
• Provide operational buying support, ensuring continuity of supply and timely delivery to keep projects and operations moving.
• Contribute to the development of our procurement systems and workflows, supporting the ongoing implementation and optimisation of new tools and processes.
• Partner with the Head of Supply Chain to continuously develop procurement processes and best practices that support the company's growth ambitions.

• Define and implement supply strategies for key spend categories, aligning sourcing approaches with business needs.
• Lead procurement activities from identification of need through to contract award, including the preparation of tender documentation, templates, and evaluations.
• Manage and review supplier agreements and relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Negotiate commercially robust agreements with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a procurement partner rather than a gatekeeper.
• Report on progress, risks, and key initiatives to senior management.
• Ensure procurement activities are well organised, documented, and audit‑ready.
• Participate in relevant meetings and engagements, contributing procurement insight and guidance.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and ways of working across the Supply Chain function.
• Support the Logistics team when required to ensure seamless end‑to‑end supply chain delivery.

• Application Review:
  Our recruitment team will review all applications. Your application will be review after 12th January 2026.
• Initial Screening: A 20‑30 minute phone/video call with Resourcing or the hiring manager to discuss your experience and role fit.
• Interview with Hiring Manager: A deeper discussion about your skills, experience, and how you would approach the role.
• Final Interview/Panel Interview:
  Optional final interview with senior leadership or the team.
• Offer:
  
  If selected, you'll receive a formal offer and details regarding next steps.

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification/experience) in Business,…