Buyer - Indirects

Newport Permanent £50,000 - £51,000 per year View Job Description
This role supports the delivery of the organisation's Procurement Strategy and Annual Procurement Plan, managing both planned and ad-hoc sourcing activity. You'll act as a key procurement contact for stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring value, compliance and strong supplier performance.
  • Play a key role in supporting critical energy infrastructure
  • Competitive salary, hybrid working and an industry-leading benefits package.

About Our Client

My client is a large, regulated utilities business responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of essential energy infrastructure across Wales and the South West of England.

The organisation plays a vital role in serving local communities, focusing on safety, reliability and long-term resilience, while investing significantly in sustainability and the transition towards a carbon-free energy future.

Job Description



  • Support and manage sourcing events aligned to the Annual Procurement Plan and ad-hoc business requirements


  • Act as the first point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on sourcing and contract queries


  • Support contract management activities to maximise value and manage supplier performance


  • Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) ensuring supplier competence and accreditation


  • Promote and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and governance


  • Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on procurement systems and initiatives (e.g. SRM tools)


  • Assist in the development and implementation of new procurement policies and processes

The Successful Applicant



  • Demonstrable procurement experience and/or MCIPS qualification with practical, end-to-end tendering experience


  • Strong commercial awareness with a sound understanding of contract terms and supplier management


  • Good working knowledge of EU procurement regulations and best-practice processes


  • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and support at pace


  • Proactive self-starter with strong ownership and accountability


  • Experience using procurement systems and ERP platforms (ideally SAP S/4, Ariba or similar)



What's on Offer



  • Competitive salary


  • Hybrid working


  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (flexible to reflect personal beliefs)


  • Pension with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubled to 10% by the employer (15% total)


  • 14x salary life assurance


  • Flexible benefits scheme (gym, dental, health cash plans)


  • Financial wellbeing programme


  • Enhanced parental leave


  • Retail discounts and cashback scheme


  • Annual salary review and discretionary bonus


  • Company sick pay


  • In-house occupational health and employee assistance programme


  • Comprehensive training and development



Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6903075
Phone number
+44 292 064 2034

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Newport
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+44 292 064 2034
Job reference
JN-122025-6903075