Senior Buyer/QS

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of smart energy solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer/Quantity Surveyor to lead their purchasing operations. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring efficient supply of goods and services while conducting supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost control. A Bachelor's degree is required along with at least 5 years of experience in procurement or quantity surveying. Familiarity with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics NAV is advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to support sustainable, customer-focused services across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement or QS role, ideally within technology, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and vendor compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process and deliver commercial oversight.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs and procurement performance metrics.

Skills

Cost reduction

Supplier quality management

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Inventory control

Data integrity

Risk management

Vendor compliance

Project lifecycle understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading provider of smart energy solutions, committed to delivering sustainable, customer-focused services across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Buyer/Quantity Surveyor to lead their purchasing operations and commercial cost management, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective supply of goods and services that support their mission and growth.

The Position

As the Senior Buyer/Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process and delivering commercial oversight through quantity surveying practices. This includes supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost planning, performance monitoring and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define procurement requirements and specifications in collaboration with project and operational teams.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and risk assessments; implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs and procurement performance metrics.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets; track and report on cost savings.
• Partner with warehousing and operations to optimise stockholding and product assembly.
• Review and improve the company's product assembly and supply chain strategy.
• Work with IT to develop procurement dashboards and reporting tools using BI systems.
• Ensure accurate product costing and data integrity in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in supplier contracts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for procurement packages and capital projects.
• Develop and manage bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and tender documentation.
• Analyse supplier and contractor tenders to ensure value for money and compliance with specifications.
• Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying and reporting variances.
• Provide commercial advice and risk assessments to support procurement decisions.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support post-contract cost control and supplier performance evaluation.
• Liaise with finance and project teams to ensure alignment of commercial and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (CIPS or RICS qualification desirable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement or QS role, ideally within the technology, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier quality management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, inventory control, and vendor compliance.
• Proven ability to secure value-driven agreements and build long-term supplier partnerships.
• Strong skills in cost analysis, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present data and insights clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy in contract review, data entry, and reporting.
• Takes full responsibility for procurement and quantity surveying outcomes.