Senior Buyer | Weston-super-Mare
The Company
Join the Team Powering the UK's Zero-Carbon Future
At Green Frog Connect, we're leading the charge in the energy transition. As an accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we design and build high-voltage electricity networks—up to 132,000 volts—and deliver projects from first concept to final handover.
But we don't stop there. As a trusted Balance of Plant (BoP) and EPC contractor, we bring renewable energy and storage projects to life, from 5–100MW in size. Our reputation? We're the go-to experts for clients with complex schemes and ambitious deadlines.
With demand for renewables and storage accelerating, we're growing fast—and we're looking for people who want to be part of something big. This is your chance to shape the future of energy in the UK while working on challenging, high-impact projects.
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced
Senior Buyer
to join our expanding team.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Buyer will work closely with project, design, and finance teams to manage procurement activities and ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of materials and services across our infrastructure and EPC projects.
Main Duties
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement across multiple projects, including:
* Leading the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontract services from tender through to delivery.
* Supporting project planning with accurate procurement lead times and delivery scheduling.
* Managing supplier relationships, framework agreements, and long-term supply strategies.
* Negotiating commercial terms to ensure best value and alignment with project budgets.
* Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance and supporting cost control initiatives.
* Mitigating procurement risks and managing issues as they arise to avoid project delays.
* Working with the Commercial and Finance teams on forecasting and cost reporting.
* Assisting with continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes.
The Individual – Skills and Attributes
* Commercially astute with a clear understanding of supply chain risk, cost control and logistics.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
* Organised and proactive with strong attention to detail and a structured approach to procurement.
* Confident managing multiple stakeholders and working in a fast-paced project delivery environment.
* Committed to sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
* Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a drive for process improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
* CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent preferred (or working towards).
* Relevant degree or vocational qualification (ONC, HNC, BTEC, NVQ Level 3) in supply chain, business, or engineering disciplines.
* Demonstrable experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the construction, engineering, or utilities sectors.
* Strong IT skills including proficiency with Excel and procurement systems.
Benefits
* Circa £45,000 DOE
* Uncapped bonus scheme linked to company profits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Employer pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* Share Scheme
Senior Buyer | Weston-super-Mare