Senior Buyer - Projects in Newcastle upon Tyne

At Geoquip Marine, our Supply Chain function sits at the heart of our global operations, bringing together Procurement and Logistics to ensure the right goods and services are sourced, delivered, and ready to support complex offshore projects worldwide. We are looking for a Senior Buyer - Projects to join our Procurement team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we buy, partner, and deliver. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the successful candidate will be a key driver of procurement best practice, helping to embed continuous improvement across the function while influencing how procurement supports the business at scale.

In this role, you will work together with our Asset and Project teams, owning procurement activity end to end, from early planning through execution and delivery. You will balance strategic project work with hands-on operational procurement, ensuring continuity, pace, and excellence in everything we deliver. You will also have the opportunity to make a real commercial impact by developing and managing strategic sourcing solutions across critical spend areas. Through detailed spend analysis, tendering, and robust commercial negotiation, you will help secure best-value outcomes that directly support Geoquip Marine's operational success.

Beyond day-to-day procurement, you will contribute to—and where appropriate lead—key Supply Chain initiatives, including the ongoing implementation of a new procurement system. This is a role for a procurement professional who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and driving meaningful change. If you are a procurement professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing outcomes, and seeing the direct impact of your work on complex projects, this role offers the autonomy and challenge to truly make your mark within Geoquip Marine.

What you will do:

• Lead asset and project procurement activities, working closely with Asset and Project teams to support planning, execution, and delivery from end to end.
• Provide operational buying support, ensuring continuity of supply and timely delivery to keep projects and operations moving.
• Contribute to the development of our procurement systems and workflows, supporting the ongoing implementation and optimisation of new tools and processes.
• Partner with the Head of Supply Chain to continuously develop procurement processes and best practices that support the company's growth ambitions.
• Define and implement supply strategies for key spend categories, aligning sourcing approaches with business needs.
• Lead procurement activities from identification of need through to contract award, including the preparation of tender documentation, templates, and evaluations.
• Manage and review supplier agreements and relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Negotiate commercially robust agreements with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a procurement partner rather than a gatekeeper.
• Report on progress, risks, and key initiatives to senior management.
• Ensure procurement activities are well organised, documented, and audit-ready.
• Participate in relevant meetings and engagements, contributing procurement insight and guidance.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and ways of working across the Supply Chain function.
• Support the Logistics team when required to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain delivery.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification/experience) in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Procurement qualifications (MCIPS or similar) and demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the engineering or offshore industry with exposure to EU and global suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent IT and data skills, with the ability to analyse information and present it clearly and professionally.
• Deep knowledge of structured procurement processes and experience in technical procurement.
• A solid understanding of the types of goods and services typically purchased in complex projects.
• Contract law training or relevant qualification in purchasing and supply.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity for career growth – Gain valuable experience in a growing sector with career development opportunities.
• Be part of an innovative and growing company making an impact in offshore geotechnical solutions.
• Competitive salary offered along with benefits such as flexible working options, 25 days annual leave, maternity & paternity leave benefits, private healthcare, income protection, life assurance, 5% employer pension contribution, employee assistance program, mental health support, unemployment & life insurance, professional development support, gym membership scheme, salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, employee referral bonus scheme, and engaging team socials.

Applicants must have the current legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Welcome to Geoquip Marine. We are global leaders in offshore geotechnical engineering, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the offshore energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors.