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Framework contract buyer

Ipswich
Peoplebank
Buyer
€55,000 a year
Posted: 27 April
Offer description

We do what we say! That’s why we need people like you, to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done!

The Role… We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer to join our Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You’ll play a key role in the procurement of critical, high-value, long‑lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role, offering real influence across major projects and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward‑thinking business.


Responsibilities

* Support Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services
* Engage early with estimating and work‑winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy
* Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to project and wider Group objectives
* Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring and KPI management
* Identify and work with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international
* Ensure compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications and regulatory requirements
* Monitor cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes
* Provide technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation
* Support category management activities and wider Group procurement initiatives


Qualifications

* Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E or civil engineering sectors
* CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable
* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets and pricing trends
* Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving skills
* Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Advanced IT skills and attention to detail
* Significant travel in the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich and Gwent so a full UK driving licence is essential


Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well‑known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.

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