Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services.
* Engaging early with estimating and work‑winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy.
* Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider Group objectives.
* Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring and KPI management.
* Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international.
* Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
* Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes.
* Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation.
* Supporting category management activities and wider Group procurement initiatives.
Required 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.
* Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively across the UK (Dartford, Basingstoke, Harefield, Ipswich, Gwent).
Benefits
Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24–26 days per annum, along with employee benefits programmes, discounts on retail, cycle‑to‑work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clancy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
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