Strategic Procurement Engineer for Power & Substations

American Society of Civil Engineers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Procurement Engineer to support major EPC projects across the UK. The role covers tender and project procurement, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions.

Applicants should have CIPS qualifications or equivalent procurement experience, plus exposure to power transmission, renewables, or EPC environments. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience in power transmission, renewables, substations, or EPC projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Power transmission

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Procurement Engineer to support major EPC projects across the UK. The role covers tender and project procurement, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions.

Applicants should have CIPS qualifications or equivalent procurement experience, plus exposure to power transmission, renewables, or EPC environments. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.