Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Engineering Services is seeking a Buyer to join their Central Procurement team, focusing on material purchases for construction projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a diverse and supportive team, ensuring procurement meets quality and budget standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Car allowance / Company car

Extensive benefits including Private Medical and Pension

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Learning and development programs

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Ability to support supply chain improvements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and place purchase orders at the most economical cost.
• Support supply chain improvements and reduce operating costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Reduction

Job description

The Vacancy

BUYER - SES

SES Engineering Services is seeking a Buyer to join their Central Procurement team, focusing on material purchases for the business.

If you are passionate about Construction and eager to challenge norms, bring fresh ideas, and advance your career in the industry, join us to help create tomorrow together.

This role offers a great opportunity to grow within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

The primary focus of this role is to ensure procurement of the company's material and equipment needs at the best value, within budget, and meeting quality, specification, and delivery standards for each project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to make this role their own, fostering successful partnerships with procurement partners and our in-house team at PRISM.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiating and placing purchase orders at the most economical cost, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Supporting supply chain improvements, supplier rationalisation & benchmarking, and reducing operating costs to enhance efficiency and service levels.
• Managing supplier relationships, driving engagement, and attending supplier visits to build a robust supply chain.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance / Company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (6% employer contribution), Health & Wellness programs, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, and more
• One of the best learning and development programs, with customizable training to support your career goals (c.7000 sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

To learn more about LIFE AT SES Engineering Services, visit this link.

We welcome talent of all kinds to join our teams and help us grow and innovate. Even if you don't have all the listed skills, many are transferable within the WATES Group.

For questions or to discuss career opportunities confidentially, contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

As a responsible, inclusive employer, we are committed to equality, recognized through accolades like Gold Investors in People and being a Disability Confident employer. We value long-term relationships as a family-owned business.

Working at SES

SES Engineering Services is a leading UK M&E partner, specializing in building services and infrastructure solutions across all aspects of M&E engineering.

Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' guided by our promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive spaces with our partners and communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Offering opportunities and fostering inclusive, caring relationships.

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer, ensuring fair recruitment practices regardless of background.

Our Guiding Framework

Leadership Team

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Steve Joyce
Managing Director

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Steve Tovey
Business Director Midlands & Southwest

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Paul Newby
Engineering Services Director

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Darren Kehoe
Commercial Director

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Nicola O Callaghan
Senior HR Business Partner

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Paul Ross
Financial Controller