Are you ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment? A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager in Derby to drive procurement excellence on a massive, long-term strategic framework.
This role is a "step-change" opportunity within a "business within a business," supporting the critical supply chain for nuclear submarines.
The Role:
* Strategic Procurement: Lead all MEP-specific purchasing activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects.
* Subcontract Management: Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier relationships, ensuring the "right mix" of partners.
* Independent Delivery: Work with high levels of autonomy; the Procurement Manager oversees the entire region, so you must be able to "get on with it" without hand-holding.
* Project Alignment: Collaborate with project teams to ensure MEP packages are delivered within budget and to the highest technical standards.
* Security Compliance: Operate within a highly sensitive environment, ensuring all procurement activities meet the requirements for Security Clearance (SC).
You:
* Experience: Significant experience working for a major MEP contractor (e.g., SES, Troughton & Young, Briggs, Crown House, or similar) or a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
* MEP Expertise: Deep understanding of buying for MEP subcontractors and the associated labour-loading/supply cycles.
* Independence: Self-starter who understands the process and has established relationships with the MEP supply chain.
* Security: Eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (essential for the Derby site).
* Location: Ability to work from the Derby office 5 days a week.
What's in it for you?
* Salary: GBP60,000 – GBP67,000 (Potentially up to GBP75,000 for an exceptional candidate).
* Car Allowance: GBP4,800 per annum.
* Healthcare: Private healthcare (AXA).
* Annual Leave: 25 days, with the unique option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
* Pension: Competitive scheme.
* Wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing days during summer months and flexible benefits (gym memberships, etc.).
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