Buyer - Indirects
2 days ago
Newport
This role supports the delivery of the organisation's Procurement Strategy and Annual Procurement Plan, managing both planned and ad-hoc sourcing activity. You'll act as a key procurement contact for stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring value, compliance and strong supplier performance. Client Details My client is a large, regulated utilities business responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of essential energy infrastructure across Wales and the South West of England. The organisation plays a vital role in serving local communities, focusing on safety, reliability and long-term resilience, while investing significantly in sustainability and the transition towards a carbon-free energy future. Description * Support and manage sourcing events aligned to the Annual Procurement Plan and ad-hoc business requirements * Act as the first point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on sourcing and contract queries * Support contract management activities to maximise value and manage supplier performance * Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) ensuring supplier competence and accreditation * Promote and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and governance * Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on procurement systems and initiatives (e.g. SRM tools) * Assist in the development and implementation of new procurement policies and processes Profile * Demonstrable procurement experience and/or MCIPS qualification with practical, end-to-end tendering experience * Strong commercial awareness with a sound understanding of contract terms and supplier management * Good working knowledge of EU procurement regulations and best-practice processes * Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and support at pace * Proactive self-starter with strong ownership and accountability * Experience using procurement systems and ERP platforms (ideally SAP S/4, Ariba or similar) Job Offer * Competitive salary * Hybrid working * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (flexible to reflect personal beliefs) * Pension with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubled to 10% by the employer (15% total) * 14x salary life assurance * Flexible benefits scheme (gym, dental, health cash plans) * Financial wellbeing programme * Enhanced parental leave * Retail discounts and cashback scheme * Annual salary review and discretionary bonus * Company sick pay * In-house occupational health and employee assistance programme * Comprehensive training and development Desired Skills and Experience Buyer Indirect Buyer Procurement Specialist Procurement Officer Utilities Procurement Energy Sector Public Sector Procurement EU Procurement Regulations MCIPS / CIPS SAP S/4HANA Ariba Buyer ERP Systems Hybrid Working Sourcing Events Approved Vendor List (AVL) Contract Terms & Conditions Supplier Management Carbon Net Zero / Sustainability