The Opportunity
Our client is a leading provider of smart energy solutions, committed to delivering sustainable, customer-focused services across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Buyer/Quantity Surveyor to lead their purchasing operations and commercial cost management, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective supply of goods and services that support their mission and growth.
The Position
As the Senior Buyer/Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process and delivering commercial oversight through quantity surveying practices. This includes supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost planning, performance monitoring and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
* Define procurement requirements and specifications in collaboration with project and operational teams.
* Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms, pricing, and service levels.
* Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and risk assessments; implement mitigation strategies.
* Monitor and report on supplier KPIs and procurement performance metrics.
* Develop and manage procurement budgets; track and report on cost savings.
* Partner with warehousing and operations to optimise stockholding and product assembly.
* Review and improve the company’s product assembly and supply chain strategy.
* Work with IT to develop procurement dashboards and reporting tools using BI systems.
* Ensure accurate product costing and data integrity in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
* Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in supplier contracts.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for procurement packages and capital projects.
* Develop and manage bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and tender documentation.
* Analyse supplier and contractor tenders to ensure value for money and compliance with specifications.
* Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
* Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying and reporting variances.
* Provide commercial advice and risk assessments to support procurement decisions.
* Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support post-contract cost control and supplier performance evaluation.
* Liaise with finance and project teams to ensure alignment of commercial and operational objectives.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (CIPS or RICS qualification desirable).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement or QS role, ideally within the technology, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
* Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier quality management, and contract negotiation.
* Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and procurement analytics tools.
* Strong understanding of commercial risk management, inventory control, and vendor compliance.
* Proven ability to secure value-driven agreements and build long-term supplier partnerships.
* Strong skills in cost analysis, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present data and insights clearly.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* High level of accuracy in contract review, data entry, and reporting.
* Takes full responsibility for procurement and quantity surveying outcomes.
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