Senior Buyer / Buyer – Freedom Group
Stowmarket or London or Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Permanent - Full Time
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Freedom Group have a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role will support the management of current contracts and assist in new Tenders where required. You will work closely with the Commercial Managers and flex across Direct and Indirect categories to include Sub-Contractors, Civils, Utilities, Cabling, Switchgears, and Transformers.
Responsibilities
* Lead supplier performance reviews with operational teams, recording outputs in the proprietary system, providing feedback and implementing improvement plans.
* Lead full end-to-end procurement tender processes for specific projects.
* Proactively support bid teams with up-to-date and accurate procurement data, ensuring best value for money and added value price is identified.
* Work with operational teams to ensure sub-contractors and suppliers remain best fit, deliver value, support contract retention and exemplar customer satisfaction.
* Support operational delivery teams in pre-commencement periods by publishing known/national SLAs and developing contract-specific, value-adding SLAs with key suppliers.
* Manage supply chain in operational business units to maximise value for that unit and the wider division.
* Develop and maintain supply chain relationships to deliver exemplar performance, introduce appropriate technical innovation and stay ahead of competition.
Qualifications
* Managed project procurement spends of £2m+ and led procurement projects from start to finish.
* Direct and indirect procurement experience and capability, with a mix of project procurement spends.
* Understanding of stakeholder needs, engagement within business units, and ability to anticipate market effects on business.
* Confident, enthusiastic, and self-managed.
* MCIPS qualification preferred; support for progression to MCIPS will be provided.
Benefits
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with option to buy/sell additional days
* Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
* Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Free 24/7 365 employee assistance program with counselling and legal advice
* Flexible benefits including dental, gym membership, give as you earn, travel insurance, tax-free bikes.
Next Steps
As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We’ll outline the recruitment process with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations for the application or interview process, let us know and we will ensure your needs are met.
About Freedom
About Freedom
Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we pride ourselves on developing people through investment in training. Working across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on groundbreaking projects using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is valued; we provide a clearly defined development path with regular reviews, training, and ongoing support.
General Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Construction
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