Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London seeks a dynamic Procurement Lead to manage procurement activities for engineering-related CAPEX projects. The role emphasizes commercial acumen, supplier management, and sustainability in sourcing. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in procurement and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a collaborative team to impact high-value projects and contribute to strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Procurement Department or managing CAPEX contracts.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel to supplier/vendor sites.
• Passion for sustainable sourcing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement activities for engineering-related CAPEX projects and contracts.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend.
• Managing supplier relationships and contracts, particularly for smaller suppliers.
• Creating and maintaining supplier assessment programmes to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborating with operational leads to ensure best value and alignment with strategic roadmaps.
• Delivering category reporting, identifying synergies, and achieving savings.
• Championing sustainability across the supply base.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Sourcing strategies

Sustainability focus

Job description

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Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for engineering and strategic sourcing? We’re looking for a dynamic Procurement Lead to join our team and take ownership of purchasing activities that support our Engineering Team’s CAPEX projects and contracts.

This is a strategically focused role where you’ll act as a key commercial representative in a cross-functional environment, driving efficiencies, minimising risk, and ensuring best total cost of acquisition across your spend areas.

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading procurement activities for engineering-related CAPEX projects and contracts.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend.
• Managing supplier relationships and contracts, particularly for smaller suppliers.
• Creating and maintaining supplier assessment programmes to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborating with operational leads to ensure best value and alignment with strategic roadmaps.
• Delivering category reporting, identifying synergies, and achieving savings.
• Championing sustainability across the supply base.

? What You’ll Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Procurement Department or managing CAPEX contracts.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel to supplier/vendor sites.
• Passion for sustainable sourcing and continuous improvement.

? Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working on high-value projects and contributing to long-term strategic goals.

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career?

Apply now and help us shape the future of engineering sourcing.