At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement of professional services and shape strategies for high-value projects.
- Company: Belcan Workforce Solutions, a leader in engineering and infrastructure procurement.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and exposure to strategic procurement.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Influence commercial outcomes on impactful projects in dynamic sectors like nuclear and defence.
- Qualifications: Experience in professional services procurement and strong contract negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Contract: 12 months (Maternity Cover) – Starting July 2026 (handover period available)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive hourly rate
The Opportunity
Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Buyer to join a well-established Procurement & Supply Chain team, supporting a diverse portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of professional services procurement (sub-consultancy) across both bid and project delivery phases. You’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring robust governance across complex, high-value programmes. The Senior Procurement Buyer will be working across high-profile sectors including nuclear, defence, power, and life sciences, with real scope to influence commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end procurement of professional services (sub-consultancy agreements) across projects and bids
- Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts in collaboration with legal and commercial teams (NEC4 experience highly beneficial)
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance management, and compliance
- Provide market insight and cost intelligence to support bids and project delivery
- Ensure procurement activities align with governance standards, policies, and best practice
- Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies at project and business level
About You
You’ll be an experienced procurement professional with a track record in professional services procurement, ideally within engineering, construction or a similar project-led environment.
Key Experience & Skills:
- Experience managing professional services / consultancy procurement and contracts
- Strong understanding of the UK construction and engineering market
- Confidence in contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts (particularly NEC4 PSC)
- Ability to balance stakeholder engagement with governance and compliance
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
Why Apply?
- Work across complex, high-impact projects in regulated sectors
- Play a hands-on, commercially influential role
- Gain exposure to strategic procurement and contract management
- Join a collaborative and experienced procurement function
✅ Apply now through Belcan Workforce Solutions to take the next step in your procurement career.
Locations
Senior Procurement Buyer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Belcan
Belcan Workforce Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester that fosters collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on high-profile sectors such as nuclear and defence, employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects while benefiting from a hybrid work model and competitive rates. The company prioritises employee development and provides a supportive culture that encourages innovation and strategic thinking in procurement.
