Senior Procurement Buyer
Contract Length: 10 months (possible extension)
Location: Hybrid working: predominantly remote, with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite in either Wokingham or Warwick.
Pay Rate: £650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35)
We are supporting a high‑profile, confidential UK infrastructure programme as it moves into a critical market‑engagement phase. To support this next stage, we are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to lead complex, regulated procurement activity on a major national programme.
This is a senior, delivery‑focused role offering genuine responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape procurements that will have long‑term impact.
The Opportunity
You will join at a pivotal moment, leading multiple high‑value procurement exercises in parallel, primarily via established public‑sector frameworks rather than open‑market tenders. Operating in a sensitive, time‑pressured environment, you'll play a key role in enabling the next phase of delivery for a nationally significant programme.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Procurement Buyer, you will:
Lead end‑to‑end procurement exercises with minimal supervision
Deliver two major parallelprocurements:
Appointment of a Principal Contractor on a Design & Build basis
Procurement of Construction Professional Services, including:
Delivery & Integration Partner (programme / project management)
Technical Assurance
Cost, Commercial & Financial Support
Shape procurement strategies and sourcing approaches
Run compliant, framework‑based competitions in a regulated environment
Manage evaluation processes, governance approvals and award recommendations
Provide assurance on compliance, risk and commercial robustness
Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, legal teams and delivery partners
Operate effectively where project detail is necessarily restrictedThis is a hands‑on leadership role, not a support position.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end public‑sector procurement
Track record leading complex, regulated procurement exercises
Strong understanding of public‑sector procurement governance
Experience managing multiple procurements concurrently
Confidence operating under time pressure and scrutiny
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work professionally within secure or sensitive environments
Clear, demonstrable understanding of procurement process (tested at interview)
Experience using public‑sector frameworks (e.g. GCA / CCS or similar)
Infrastructure or major capital programme exposure
Familiarity with NEC4 ECC and PSC contracts
Previous experience on confidential or restricted programmes
Security Clearance
Security Clearance is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain Security Clearance if appointed
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