Senior Project Buyer

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power sector is seeking a Senior Project Buyer to optimize procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and enhancing supplier quality during a period of growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project procurement and strong technical knowledge in power transmission.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Industry-leading bonus and pension schemes

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Power Sector – Transmission & Distribution.
• Experience in project procurement negotiations for large orders (> 50 MUSD).
• Strong technical knowledge in power transmission and distribution technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiations and agreements.
• Monitor procurement status and proactively resolve related issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Professional presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Role: Senior Project Buyer
Location: UK

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Buyer for our supply chain management team in the UK during a pivotal period of growth. In this role, you will be responsible for complete project procurement activities, implementing comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize costs, enhance supplier quality, and improve reliability. Additionally, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain, providing updates on project procurement plans, status reports, vendor management, and risk assessments. Your role will be crucial during project execution, ensuring effective management of supplier-related risks and opportunities.

What will you do?

1. Sourcing Strategy – Implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives to ensure suppliers can meet current and future requirements.

2. Supplier Relations – Manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiations, frame agreements, and purchase orders, in partnership with the Head of Supply Chain. Conduct direct negotiations to meet project target prices.

3. Procedures – Apply and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and plans within the project team.

4. Monitoring – Monitor procurement status, report issues to the Head of Supply Chain, and proactively resolve procurement-related issues concerning cost, quality, and delivery.

5. Process Excellence – Collaborate with the project team to identify new suppliers and ensure vendor prequalification according to company standards.

6. Documentation – Document general and special conditions for procurement documents and ensure compliance with procurement procedures and plans.

7. Compliance – Adhere to Linxon Global SCM standards on health and safety, sustainability, ethics, environmental regulations, and authority levels, maintaining related instructions and procedures.

Experience required:

1. Solid experience in Power Sector – Transmission & Distribution.

2. Experience in project procurement negotiations for large orders (> 50 MUSD).

3. Experience in Category Management and finalizing main orders for Substation Main Equipment.

4. Strong technical knowledge in power transmission and distribution technologies, with the ability to propose cost-effective technical solutions.

5. Analytical, independent, and solution-oriented working style with strong communication and collaboration skills.

6. Extensive experience in commercial negotiations.

7. Ability to support global supply chain resources, particularly in the GETS office in India.

Skills and Competencies:

• Preferred: Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Professional presentation skills.

• High-level leadership and people development skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package.

• Hybrid work model.

• Industry-leading bonus and pension schemes.

• Car allowance.

About Linxon

Linxon is committed to shaping energy solutions for sustainable connectivity. We combine Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise with Atkins Realis’s project management to focus on substations, delivering turnkey solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. Join us to be part of a growing company that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional growth. Learn more about Linxon by clicking the link below.

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