Hybrid Indirects Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Mgmt

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

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.