Senior Buyer

Overview

As Senior Buyer you will own high-value procurement activities for Power T&D projects in Scotland, driving risk-aware strategies and reporting to senior leadership. You will lead and develop a team of buyers, coordinate with project timelines, and manage supplier relationships to deliver critical infrastructure. Your work shapes procurement for major projects, supporting energy security and net-zero ambitions. This role combines strategic sourcing, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to create value.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote working
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Maternity/adoption leave with 28 weeks full pay
• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Volunteering leave

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of buyers and junior buyers to foster growth and continuous improvement
• Own high-value, high-risk procurement activities while ensuring policy compliance
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for major projects aligned with objectives and risk appetite
• Oversee procurement schedules and integration with project timelines
• Lead supplier negotiations, evaluations, and risk management for critical contracts
• Manage end-to-end tendering process: ITTs, bid evaluation, contract award
• Ensure subcontractor performance management and escalation of risks
• Prepare and present procurement performance reports to senior leadership
• Provide commercial insights to inform strategic decision making
• Act as procurement representative in project reviews and governance forums
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes using data and feedback
• Resolve complex supplier queries and escalate issues as needed

Key requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Leadership experience with stakeholder management at senior levels
• Presentation skills for procurement insights
• Experience with NEC Subcontract and commercial processes, negotiation and contract management
• Proficiency in e-tendering platforms and procurement tools
• Experience in utilities or construction procurement including materials and subcontractors
• Relevant business degree and MCIPS qualification (or willingness to pursue)
• Willingness to travel within Scotland and UK for supplier visits and meetings

• Critical thinking
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Presentation and communication
• NEC Subcontract knowledge
• Contract management
• e-tendering platforms

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