Senior Buyer/Buyer

Freedom Group has a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement , this role will support the management of current contracts and assist in new tenders where required. You will work closely with the Commercial Managers and flex across Direct and Indirect categories including Sub-Contractors, Civils, Utilities, Cabling, Switchgears, and Transformers.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Leading supplier performance reviews with operational teams, recording outputs, providing feedback, and implementing improvement plans.
• Managing the full process of project-specific procurement tenders.
• Supporting bid teams with accurate procurement data and sub-contractor/supplier costs to ensure value for money.
• Ensuring sub-contractors and suppliers are the best fit for contracts and continue to deliver value, supporting contract retention and customer satisfaction.
• Developing and maintaining supply chain relationships to deliver performance, technical innovation, and competitive advantage.

We’re looking for candidates with project-based procurement experience, confidence, knowledge, and drive. Ideally, you will be MCIPS qualified (or supported in progressing towards MCIPS) and have:

• Experience managing project procurement spends of £2m+
• Capability to lead procurement projects from start to finish
• Experience in both direct and indirect procurement
• An understanding of stakeholder needs across various sectors and market awareness
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and self-management skills

Our benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with options to buy/sell additional days
• Pension with up to 8% employer contributions
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support
• Flexible benefits like Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Travel Insurance, and more.

Next steps involve a recruitment process focused on inclusion, fairness, and respect. We are committed to supporting candidates with accommodations during application and interview stages.

About Us:

Freedom Group is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading UK engineering and services business founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on training and development, working on innovative projects across building and infrastructure sectors, using the latest tools and technologies. We value progression and will support your development through regular reviews, training, and ongoing support.

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