Senior Buyer

Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement? Our client is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to join their dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and professional growth, making it ideal for those who thrive on high-stakes challenges and impactful work. Why This Role Stands Out: - Strategic Impact: Engage in procurement operations that are not just business-critical but also of national importance. Your contributions will directly influence multi-billion-pound projects, including converters, transformers, marine HVDC cable, switch gear, and civil works. - Professional Growth: Work alongside senior levels of the organisation, gaining exposure to high-value, complex procurement processes. This role offers a platform to showcase and further develop your strategic sourcing and category management skills. - Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with travel to the office as required by business needs. This balance ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life integration while meeting professional commitments. - Mentorship and Leadership: Take a proactive role in mentoring and guiding Buyers and Associate Buyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the procurement function. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute category strategies, ensuring goods and services are procured in a best-in-class manner. - Lead multiple strategic sourcing events, from market engagement through to contract award. - Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand, delivering optimal commercial solutions. - Manage contracts to ensure successful delivery, identifying continuous improvement opportunities. - Contribute to forward planning processes, ensuring robust forecasting and maximising value. About You: - Experience in categories such as converters, transformers, marine HVDC cable, switch gear, and civil works, or large-scale infrastructure construction. - Ideally CIPS qualified or similar. - Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably within a public sector procurement context. - Proven track record in delivering procurement services and leadership across the full procurement lifecycle. - Strong understanding of project management principles and experience in high-value procurements within complex project environments. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead negotiations and manage commercial risks effectively. - Demonstrable collaboration skills with internal teams and the wider supply chain. If you possess the expertise and ambition to excel in this pivotal role, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join a team where your strategic insights and procurement acumen will be highly valued and rewarded.