Senior Buyer – Hybrid, Nuclear & Complex Engineering

Millbank; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to drive procurement strategies on major projects across regulated sectors. The role is hybrid, focusing on supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and ensuring commercial objectives are met.

Ideal candidates have NEC4 PSC experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and the ability to obtain SC clearance. The position covers nuclear, defence, energy and life sciences programmes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable procurement or supply chain experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or another technically complex industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK standard forms of contract, particularly NEC4 Professional Services Contracts (PSC).
• Experience supporting contract management activities, supplier negotiations, and procurement best practice.
• Understanding of UK procurement processes, commercial principles, and financial governance requirements.
• MCIPS qualified, working towards MCIPS, or able to demonstrate equivalent procurement expertise gained through experience.
• Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC), including sole British nationality requirements for certain project areas.
• Experience using COINS or similar procurement/ERP systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across a diverse portfolio of engineering and project-based requirements.
• Engage with internal project teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to develop effective sourcing solutions.
• Support contract preparation, negotiation, award, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Provide procurement expertise to ensure commercial risks are identified, mitigated, and appropriately managed.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to support successful project delivery and procurement outcomes.

Skills

Procurement experience

NEC4 PSC

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

COINS

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to drive procurement strategies on major projects across regulated sectors. The role is hybrid, focusing on supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and ensuring commercial objectives are met.

Ideal candidates have NEC4 PSC experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and the ability to obtain SC clearance. The position covers nuclear, defence, energy and life sciences programmes.