Buyer - Indirects

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newport

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English