Senior Automotive Buyer in Manchester

Senior Automotive Buyer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 45000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Belcan

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships in engineering projects.
  • Company: Belcan Workforce Solutions, a leader in procurement and supply chain.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and impactful projects.
  • Other info: 12-month contract with potential for career growth in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in high-profile sectors like nuclear and defence.
  • Qualifications: Experienced in procurement with NEC4 PSC frameworks and contract negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer with a proven track record working under NEC4 PSC (Professional Services Contract) frameworks to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role will see you play a pivotal part across a diverse portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects, supporting both bid and delivery phases, with NEC4 PSC forming a critical part of your day-to-day responsibilities. The position is offered on a competitive hourly rate and sits inside IR35.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help drive procurement strategies, enhance supply chain performance, and ensure robust governance aligned to NEC4 PSC contractual principles across the project lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact across high-profile sectors including nuclear, defence, power, and life sciences.

  • Manage end-to-end procurement of professional services, with a strong emphasis on NEC4 PSC sub-consultancy agreements.
  • Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with NEC4 PSC terms and conditions, working in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance management, and compliance.
  • Provide market insight and cost intelligence to support both project delivery and bid activity.
  • Ensure all procurement activities align with governance standards, best practice, and NEC4 contractual compliance.
  • Support procurement strategy at both project and business levels.

You will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in engineering, construction, or another project-led environment, and demonstrable expertise working with NEC4.

Extensive experience managing professional services procurement under NEC4 PSC frameworks.

Confident in contract negotiation and administration, particularly within NEC environments.

Apply now through Belcan Workforce Solutions to take the next step in your procurement career.

Senior Automotive Buyer in Manchester employer: Belcan

Belcan Workforce Solutions is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Manchester. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact across high-profile sectors such as nuclear and defence. Our hybrid working model promotes work-life balance, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.

Belcan

Contact Details:

Belcan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Automotive Buyer in Manchester

NEC4 PSC Frameworks
Contract Negotiation
Contract Administration
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement Strategy Development
Market Insight and Cost Intelligence
Governance Standards Compliance