Senior Buyer

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:

• 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:

• 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: Deep understanding of buying for MEP subcontractors and the associated labour-loading/supply cycles.
• Independence: Self-starter who understands the process and has established relationships with the MEP supply chain.
• Security: 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?

• Salary: GBP60,000 – GBP67,000 (Potentially up to GBP75,000 for an exceptional candidate).
• Car Allowance: GBP4,800 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.).

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