Senior Procurement Buyer (Maternity Leave Cover)
Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Buyer to join a leading project environment supporting major programmes across the Nuclear, Defence, Power and Life Sciences sectors. This 12-month opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine impact across complex engineering and construction projects while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. The role is available on either a contract or fixed-term basis, operates on a hybrid working model with two days per week in the office, and can be based in Manchester, London or Motherwell. This assignment has been assessed as Inside IR35.
As Senior Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for professional services, supporting both project delivery and bid activities. You will draft, negotiate and administer contracts, develop supplier relationships, provide market and commercial insight, and ensure governance and compliance standards are maintained throughout the procurement process. The role requires confidence in reviewing engineering scopes of work, identifying procurement risks, and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
We are keen to speak with experienced procurement professionals who have worked within engineering, construction, nuclear, defence, power, life sciences or similarly complex sectors. You will possess strong contract management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to challenge constructively where required.
Essential requirements:
Significant procurement or supply chain experience within engineering, construction or a related sector
Strong working knowledge of UK standard forms of contract, with NEC4 PSC essential
Experience drafting, negotiating and administering contracts
Good understanding of UK procurement and finance legislation
Eligibility to obtain SC clearance
MCIPS qualified, studying towards MCIPS, or equivalent experience
Experience with COINS would be advantageous
This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, support high-profile programmes, and work alongside experienced professionals across technically challenging projects.
Apply now through Belcan Workforce Solutions and take the next step in your procurement career.
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