Buyer - Indirects

Michael Page; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large utilities firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a procurement professional to support their Procurement Strategy and Annual Procurement Plan. This role involves managing sourcing events, engaging with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate has demonstrable procurement experience or an MCIPS qualification. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits including flexible leave, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension with Aviva

Flexible benefits scheme

Financial wellbeing programme

Enhanced parental leave

Annual salary review and discretionary bonus

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of EU procurement regulations

Self-starter

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP S/4

Ariba

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.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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)

Job 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