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Job Purpose

We are looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Strategic Buyer to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of energy industry projects.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys developing supply chain strategies, driving cost savings and building strong supplier relationships that create real competitive advantage. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality and Project teams, you will help ensure procurement and logistics activities meet contractual, financial, quality and HSE requirements while supporting projects to remain on time and on budget.

Working Arrangements - Hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic supply chain initiatives that support project and sales objectives.
• Identify, qualify and manage strategic suppliers, building long-term and high-performing partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure cost reductions and favourable contractual terms.
• Support bid and proposal activity, ensuring submissions are technically and commercially competitive.
• Evaluate supplier bids against technical and commercial criteria to identify the best-value partners.
• Manage framework agreements, subcontracts and the full end-to-end procurement process in line with company policies.
• Oversee purchase orders, delivery performance and supplier KPIs, including on-time delivery, quality and lead times.
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues and maintain strong supplier governance.
• Ensure accurate procurement data is maintained within systems to support compliance and transparency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics.
• A strong background in electrical procurement, particularly high-voltage equipment.
• The ability to assess supplier technical compliance against electrical RFQs, including ratings, certifications and safety requirements.
• A strong track record of delivering cost savings at both bid stage and during project execution.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• A goal-oriented, resilient approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused mindset.
• A genuine passion for excellence in Procurement and Logistics.