Description Job Title: Capital Buyer Department: Procurement Location: Port Talbot Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract Salary: Competitive Closing Date: Sunday 29 th March 2026 We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference. Are you an experienced Capital Buyer ready to take ownership of high‑value Capex projects in a complex industrial environment, where your commercial insight can make a measurable impact? In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering Capital procurement activity across Tata Steel UK—managing significant investments, driving robust contract compliance, and ensuring that every purchase supports our operational priorities and long‑term strategic goals. Tata Steel is looking for people to help build the largest Electric Arc Furnace in the world – it’s not often that opportunities like this come along. You could be at the forefront of a high-profile, £1.5 billion megaproject which will have a significant impact on the economy, the environment, and society. This project represents a transformative step towards a green, decarbonised future and a fundamental restructure of how we do business. Working as part of a team that is driving engineering excellence, you’ll collaborate with range of diverse stakeholders to develop and safely build Tata Steel’s 3.2mt electric arc furnace. The engineering challenges are immense and exciting. You'll be involved in cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that will set new industry standards. From initial design through to final implementation, this project will test and expand your engineering skills. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary. Help shape the future of Tata Steel UK and the steel industry as a whole. This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy and make a real difference. Be a part of this ground breaking project with us. The Role Reporting to the Capital Manager, the Capital Buyer is responsible for the effective management of Capital buying, co-ordinating all purchases in accordance with Supplies UK policy and procedures. Driving robust contract compliance to ensure the effective delivery of goods and services to the specified business units. Also, managing commercial relationships effectively and providing value in use / cost effective solutions. The role responsibilities include, but will not be limited to the following: Supporting the Capital Manager in delivering a highly effective Capital procurement service to the specified business units, ensuring that KPI’s and SLA’s are adhered to and met. Managing projects on a day-to-day basis, providing on going feedback and communication about their performance. In doing so, demonstrating team working, cooperation, strong morale and a good team spirit. To act as the lead on Capital buys, setting the standard and providing strong procurement direction to the Project team. Monitoring and reviewing the cost of procurement and in doing so, establishing robust commercial contracts. Ensuring clear and effective communication between all parties in the procurement chain. Responsible for the appropriate selection of suppliers ensuring that financial and operational risk is minimised. Taking a proactive approach and interest in maintaining and understanding internal customer priorities and demands. Ensuring that you are able to report and present procurement data in a standard way. Monitoring and reporting financial benefits gained from purchases. Maintain controls to a state of audit readiness at all time. What we are looking for Demonstrable experience as a purchasing professional (Capex Knowledge essential) or within a strong commercial role Ability to negotiate on bespoke T&C’s independently Understanding of the organisational structures Networking skills Proficient in IT & procurement technology Continuous Improvement Developing self and others Understanding and applying quality management practices Analytical thinking Information gathering Contract & legal knowledge essential Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and preferably a member of CIPS. What we can offer Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from: A market competitive salary 35 days holidays per annum Annual Bonus – subject to business performance One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution) Annual Pay Review Private Healthcare Scheme We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local and national retailers and services. Why us? Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea. Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today. Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Key milestones in the transformation of Port Talbot steelmaking To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube