Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Glascoed (flexible: Filton, Preston, or remote for exceptional candidates)
Working Arrangements: Ideally 2–3 days onsite (flexible for the right candidate)
Interviews: Teams, 29th–30th Oct (initial 30-min screening ? 1-hour formal interview)
Security: BPSS only
Other Requirements: Drug & alcohol test via OH screening
Pay: 35.00 per hour PAYE
Contract Length: 12 months
Role Overview
The Senior Buyer will support the development, deployment, and management of procurement strategies, focusing on indirect procurement and plant & equipment categories. The role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in contract management and supplier relationship management.
The role is open to all locations, with flexibility for exceptional candidates to work remotely, although 2–3 days onsite is preferred if local.
Key Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications
• CIPS certified (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
Experience
• 5–7 years’ buying experience (logistics background not suitable)
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing procurement strategies, ideally for plant & equipment projects
• Experience in construction or engineering-related categories
Skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement & influencing skills (essential)
• Contract negotiation & supplier management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Understanding of manufacturing & engineering processes
• Commercial awareness & strategic thinking
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Comfortable in a fast-paced commercial environment
Desired Attributes
• Personable demeanour
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Data analysis skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
Core Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Contract Management
o Lead market surveys, tender processes, and supplier pre-qualification
o Prepare commercial assessments, contract recommendations, and purchase orders
o Negotiate contracts and prices, manage contract variations, and ensure governance compliance
2. Stakeholder Engagement
o Liaise with key stakeholders to understand requirements
o Provide commercial advice and guidance during projects
3. Supplier Management
o Supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and supplier assurance
o Conduct audits, manage disputes, and support Supplier Relationship Management
4. Strategic & Process Development
o Support category management strategy deployment
o Contribute to sustainability initiatives and process standardization
o Maintain procurement plans, databases, and reporting systems
5. Additional Duties
o Support the development and deployment of Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Performance Management processes
o Ensure compliance with procurement governance guidelines
o Provide management reports for projects and overall workload
o Support resolution of disputes or claims, including legal engagement where required
