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Senior Category Buyer Professional Services Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £40.87/hr (Inside IR35) 6 month initial contract Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement and make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? This is your chance to step into the role of Senior Category Buyer for Professional Services, where you ll lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and drive innovation within a diverse portfolio of Professional Services categories. With a focus on transformation and excellence, this opportunity offers a platform to showcase your expertise and contribute to an inspiring work environment. What You Will Do: • Develop and deliver Strategic Category Plans, translating business needs into actionable strategies while conducting detailed spend analytics and market intelligence assessments. • Lead end-to-end sourcing events, applying Total Cost of Ownership principles and value-based procurement to achieve optimal outcomes. • Manage complex negotiations, including contractual, commercial, and delivery-based elements, in partnership with legal experts. • Drive supplier relationship management by developing performance frameworks, conducting regular reviews, and identifying opportunities for innovation and productivity improvements. • Build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, acting as a commercial advisor to senior leadership and supporting business case development. • Ensure compliance with commercial governance and auditing standards while promoting continuous improvements in category management maturity. What You Will Bring: • A proven track record in indirect procurement, with strong leadership and influencing skills, particularly in managing senior stakeholders. • Excellent negotiation abilities and experience delivering successful commercial outcomes. • Self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organisation. • A background in Shared Service or Business Process Outsourcing would be desirable. • Valid Driving license required This company is committed to excellence in procurement and strategic sourcing, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. As a Senior Category Buyer, you ll play a pivotal role in supporting both business-as-usual operations and transformative initiatives. By driving supplier innovation, enhancing category strategies, and optimising supplier relationships, you ll contribute to the company s ongoing success and vision for the future. Location: This role is based in Gaydon, offering a vibrant and inspiring setting to advance your career. Interested? Don t miss this opportunity to make your mark as a Senior Category Buyer. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills and expertise will truly shine! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Our client, a leading name in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team based in either Harefield or Ipswich. This permanent position sits within their Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital 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 with 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 Job Requirements: 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 licence is essential, as there will be significant travel within the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich, and Gwent Benefits: Opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategy within major projects Highly collaborative environment within a growing and forward-thinking business Professional development and training opportunities Competitive employee benefits package Dynamic and supportive work environment If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in either Harefield or Ipswich.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a number of Senior Strategic Buyers for a 24 months contract based in Derby. Please note this position is going to be hybrid. Job description - the role Purpose of the role: In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of creating our procurement strategies, selecting top tier suppliers, negotiating optimal deals, finalising contracts, and managing the contracts to ensure a high performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success. What you'll do: Developing and leading sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature, to include negotiation, performing cost analysis by creating Total Cost or Acquisition/ Product Cost Lifecycle Models, and building business cases to select high performing suppliers that meet the client's cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives. Leading contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms. Managing the process of Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience. Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for the client, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies. Managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues. The skills you'll need: A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification Experience of working as a Senior Strategic Buyer Regulated or complex industry Demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing Managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management. You will need to have an understanding of risk management and building a resilient supply chain. Proven track record of successful negotiations, coupled with strong commercial and financial skills with an understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles and associated levers/analytics. Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company. Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capability. Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business