Buyer - Indirects

Page Personnel; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large regulated utilities business in Newport is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing events and supplier queries. The successful candidate will have demonstrable procurement experience and ideally an MCIPS qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced parental leave and a pension contribution scheme. The company focuses on safety and sustainability while serving local communities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension with Aviva

Flexible benefits scheme

Financial wellbeing programme

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable procurement experience and/or MCIPS qualification with practical, end-to-end tendering experience.
• Good working knowledge of EU procurement regulations and best-practice processes.
• Experience using procurement systems and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage sourcing events aligned to the Annual Procurement Plan.
• Act as the first point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the Approved Vendor List ensuring supplier competence and accreditation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP S/4

Ariba

Job description

• 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