Senior Buyer

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for large EPC infrastructure projects in the UK. You will define sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance across site infrastructure and HV substation programs.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will collaborate with project teams, manage risks, and drive improvements to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while travel to supplier sites is estimated at 10-15%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects.
• Experience defining and executing sourcing strategies and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, risk management, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as procurement partner for site infrastructure on large EPC high voltage substation projects.
• Ensure procurement processes are implemented during bid and execution phases.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, negotiating pricing and terms.
• Define sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with project goals.
• Identify and manage supplier risks to mitigate costs of non-conformance.
• Drive improvement initiatives across procurement to foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage strategic relationships with key framework partners.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent)

MCIPS desirable / Level 5

Job description

Senior Buyer

About the Role

Job ID 303817 Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Newcastle up Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne

• Country: UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
• State/Province/County: England
• City: Manchester

Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Solutions Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Buyer at Siemens Energy within the Grid Technologies division, you will play a pivotal role in supporting large investment Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will engage proactively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including suppliers, project management teams, and errection and installation teams. Your day will involve prioritising procurement activities based on project needs, attending project update meetings to ensure alignment with delivery milestones, and managing supplier performance to meet contractual obligations. In this dynamic environment, you will tackle challenges related to site infrastructure and daily operations, ensuring that procurement strategies are effectively executed to align with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Act as the procurement partner for site infrastructure on large EPC high voltage substation projects.
• Ensure procurement processes are effectively implemented during both bid and execution phases.
• Prepare, action, and manage requests for quotations, including negotiating pricing and commercial terms.
• Define sourcing and supplier strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Proactively identify and manage supplier-related risks to mitigate non-conformance costs.
• Foster a high-performance culture by participating in and driving improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
• Manage the strategic relationships with key framework partners.

What You Bring

• A high-performance mindset with over 5 years of experience in procurement, particularly in large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification (or equivalent); Level 5 or working towards MCIPS is desirable.
• Proven ability to define and execute effective sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms and risks, with experience in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting supplier contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers and project sites (estimated travel 10-15%).