Strategic Buyer, Projects — Hybrid & Value-Driven

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd. is seeking a Strategic Buyer - Projects to join the Hybrid Procurement team.

You will lead sourcing for hyperscale and industrial projects, coordinate with sales, engineering and operations, and drive cost-saving supplier agreements to support on-time delivery. The role requires 3+ years in strategic procurement, experience with ERP systems (Protean preferred), and a track record of improving supplier performance and governance within a fast-paced energy

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification (or working towards) or equivalent Procurement/Supply Chain qualification.
• Minimum three years' experience in a Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement Specialist role.
• Experience managing complex sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Experience working with ERP systems; knowledge of Protean would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for Hyperscale and Industrial Projects, ensuring best value, quality and delivery performance.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business growth and project delivery requirements.
• Manage tender processes from market engagement through to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and framework agreements to maximise commercial benefits and reduce project costs.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, innovation and continuity of supply.
• Work closely with Sales, Project Delivery, Engineering and Operations teams to support project requirements and procurement planning.
• Qualify bills of materials (BOMs) and sourcing requests, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform spend analysis to identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation opportunities and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance using agreed KPIs and drive corrective actions where required.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, lead times and material availability.
• Support the implementation of procurement best practices, governance and commercial controls across project purchasing activities.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing and procurement data within business systems.
• Lead procurement improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business transformation and efficiency projects.
• Support procurement reporting and provide analysis on savings, supplier performance and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal and international procurement teams to share best practice and leverage group purchasing opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tender negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Education

CIPS qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Protean ERP

Job description

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd. is seeking a Strategic Buyer - Projects to join the Hybrid Procurement team.

You will lead sourcing for hyperscale and industrial projects, coordinate with sales, engineering and operations, and drive cost-saving supplier agreements to support on-time delivery. The role requires 3+ years in strategic procurement, experience with ERP systems (Protean preferred), and a track record of improving supplier performance and governance within a fast-paced energy