Base pay range
Locations considered: London or Leeds
A market leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Buyer with a background managing complex procurement projects to help deliver large-scale build and services projects in the Power, Energy & Utilities sectors.
The business specialises in the delivery of high-profile and complex projects, routinely valued in excess of £50m. This is a new position that sits within a close-knit and impressive procurement team, reporting directly into the Head of Procurement. You will lead the procurement element of entire projects, managing multiple procurement packages across build and service lines. These include Civils, Sub-Contracting, Cabling & Services. Work programmes are often NEC, so experience here and in project management is a plus.
The role has been created to manage the procurement for 3 extremely high-profile, long-term projects with a combined value exceeding £200m. The business will invest in your success, sponsoring CIPS and other professional training and there are numerous paths to manager, then head of procurement level. The procurement function is supportive and collaborative, so a person with a team-first mentality would be the most natural fit.
This is a great time to join an established brand that is scaling thanks to winning multiple new clients and projects and drive your personal and professional growth.
Key requirements
* Previous experience managing construction/engineering works projects
* Background in construction or utilities/energy/power sectors
* Strong communicator, comfortable working productively with a broad range of stakeholders.
What’s in it for you?
* Strong salary & wider benefits, as well as investment in professional development (e.g. CIPS funding)
* The chance to lead high-profile, end-to-end procurement projects
If you are a strong project procurement professional, looking to move into a role where you can influence long-term procurement strategy, apply through the link or email your CV to Alex alex@pod-talent.com to schedule a confidential conversation.
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing
Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services
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