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Senior Buyer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 67,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment? A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager in Derby to drive procurement excellence on a massive, long-term strategic framework. 

This role is a "step-change" opportunity within a "business within a business," supporting the critical supply chain for nuclear submarines.

 The Role:
 As the Senior Buyer, you will take operational ownership of MEP procurement for a site with a £70m turnover on its own. With a project pipeline spanning the next 8–10 years, you will:
  
Strategic Procurement: Lead all MEP-specific purchasing activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects. 
Subcontract Management: Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier relationships, ensuring the "right mix" of partners. 
Independent Delivery: Work with high levels of autonomy; the Procurement Manager oversees the entire region, so you must be able to "get on with it" without hand-holding. 
Project Alignment: Collaborate with project teams to ensure MEP packages are delivered within budget and to the highest technical standards. 
Security Compliance: Operate within a highly sensitive environment, ensuring all procurement activities meet the requirements for Security Clearance (SC).  You:
 We are looking for an "out and out" MEP Buyer who understands the nuances of mechanical and electrical contracting:
  
Experience: Significant experience working for a major MEP contractor (e.g., SES, Troughton & Young, Briggs, Crown House, or similar) or a Tier 1 Main Contractor. 
MEP Expertise: You must have a deep understanding of buying for MEP subcontractors and the associated labour-loading/supply cycles. 
Independence: A self-starter who understands the process and has established relationships with the MEP supply chain. 
Security: You must be eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (essential for the Derby site). 
Location: Ability to work from the Derby office 5 days a week.  What's in it for you? With a "20/30 strategy" focused on massive strategic investment and growth, this company offers an incredibly stable, long-term career path.
  
Salary: £60,000 – £67,000 (Potentially up to £75,000 for an exceptional candidate). 
Car Allowance: £4,800 per annum. 
Healthcare: Private healthcare (AXA). 
Annual Leave: 25 days, with the unique option to buy or sell up to 5 days. 
Pension: Competitive scheme  
Wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing days during summer months and flexible benefits (gym memberships, etc.).  To apply for the position of Senior Buyer, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Olivia Blake

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