Job Description
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
