Location: Barnsley Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 17.00 pm (37.5 hour week) Contract Type: Permanent Full Time About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. About the role Role Overview: As a Senior Operational Buyer, you'll manage procurement for EMCOR UK for a major client multi-site contract. Based out of Barnsley, the role may require travel to meet with suppliers, attend training or get together with the wider procurement colleagues. You'll play a part working in the wider EMCOR procurement team, collaborating with the Head of Procurement, Operational Buyers and Senior stakeholders to ensure we deliver a robust and forward thinking supply chain solution to effectively deliver engineering excellence and a better world at work for our customers, colleagues and supply chain; and for the communities in which we work. This role will be embedded into our EMCOR UK team on our Client site and will be responsible for all supply chain and procurement activity on the contract. What you'll do: Ensure we have a good supply chain, readily available to rely on, that delivers excellence to our customer sites with the right governance around the relationship to ensure performance standards are met. Ensure that all procurement activity is undertaken in line with the overall organisational strategy; category plan; account specific procurement plan and procurement best practice. Negotiate and deliver cost savings through negotiation Identify, select, develop and manage new supply chain to support future business through a rigorous evaluation process, ongoing performance measurement, contract review and benchmarking Develop the procurement account strategy in partnership with the account team and take ownership to lead the delivery Continuously analyse market trends, supplier performance and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities for improvement and implement risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with Category team to develop wider relationships with specialist supply chain to suit product / service / geographical gaps and support growth opportunities to align with business need. Ensure supply chain is appropriately accredited and provides sufficient competition and value for money for all account needs. Who you'll be: Demonstrate knowledge and experience of Procurement Processes, Systems and Supply Chain Methodology Knowledge of working within a Data Centres environment would be an advantage Show excellent FM procurement experience and a passion for procurement and supply chain overall Be able to identify, assess and consider risk management throughout the procurement and contract management process Demonstrate experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiations Hold experience of driving value and delivering cost saving targets Hold a v alid full UK driving licence EMCOR UK benefits 25 Days holidays Bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression. Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover. Bike To Work Scheme Paid volunteering and charity days Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing. Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.