Senior Buyer

The Clancy Group Limited; Harefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to join its Energy Supply Chain team in Harefield, UK. In this role, you will manage the procurement of critical high-value materials for energy infrastructure projects. You will engage with various stakeholders to develop and implement procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering supplier relationships. The position offers competitive benefits, including salary, healthcare, and an employee discount program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and supply markets.

Responsibilities

• Support Energy Major Projects with procurement of materials and services.
• Engage with estimating teams for pricing strategy.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned to project objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with client frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Advanced IT skills

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Experience in energy, utilities, or civil engineering sectors

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer to join our Energy Supply Chain team, supporting major substation and energy infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in the procurement of critical, high‑value, long‑lead materials, working closely with operational teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to best value. This is a highly collaborative role, offering real influence across major projects and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a growing and forward‑thinking business. Here's what you'll get involved in:

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Energy Major Projects with the procurement of critical materials and services
• Engaging early with estimating and work‑winning teams to support pricing and procurement strategy
• Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned to project and wider Group objectives
• Managing supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring and KPI management
• Identifying and working with key strategic suppliers and subcontractors, both UK and international
• Ensuring compliance with client frameworks, technical specifications and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring cost performance against tender allowances and project programmes
• Providing technical procurement support to contract teams, including specifications, COSHH and H&S documentation
• Supporting category management activities and wider Group procurement initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

CIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferable. Proven experience operating at Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager level within the energy, utilities, M&E or civil engineering sectors. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills with sound knowledge of contract law, supply markets and pricing trends. Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving skills. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Advanced IT skills and attention to detail. It's important to note that there will be significant travel in the UK, mostly between Harefield, Ipswich and Gwent so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24‑26 days per annum. Clancy Xtras – employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well‑known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas. Cycle‑to‑work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.