Strategic Senior Buyer – Regulated Engineering Projects (Hybrid)

Millbank; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities across engineering, construction, nuclear, defence, power, and life sciences projects. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and exposure to high-profile programmes.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and support contract management, with NEC4 PSC knowledge and SC eligibility as key requirements for selected project areas.

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.

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

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MCIPS

Tools

COINS

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities across engineering, construction, nuclear, defence, power, and life sciences projects. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and exposure to high-profile programmes.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and support contract management, with NEC4 PSC knowledge and SC eligibility as key requirements for selected project areas.