Senior Buyer

Freedom Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Group is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement processes and supplier performance. This role supports contract management and aims for excellent supplier relationships, requiring project procurement experience, confidence, and MCIPS qualifications. The position comes with competitive benefits and a supportive culture for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits like Dental Insurance and Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing project procurement spends of £2m+.
• Ability to lead procurement projects from start to finish.
• Experience in both direct and indirect procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance reviews and manage procurement tenders.
• Support bid teams with procurement data and supplier costs.
• Develop and maintain supply chain relationships for performance.

Skills

Procurement management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Market awareness

Self-management

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

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 deliverables in this role will include:

1. Leading supplier performance reviews with operational teams, recording outputs into the proprietary system, providing feedback, and implementing improvement plans where necessary.
2. Managing the full end-to-end process of project-specific procurement tenders.
3. Supporting bid teams with up-to-date procurement data and sub-contractor/supplier costs, ensuring the best value for money.
4. Working with operational teams to ensure sub-contractors and suppliers are the best fit and continue to deliver value, supporting contract retention and customer satisfaction.
5. Supporting operational delivery teams during pre-commencement periods by publishing known/national SLAs and developing contract-specific, value-adding SLAs with key suppliers.
6. Managing the supply chain within operational business units to maximize value.
7. Developing and maintaining supply chain relationships to deliver exceptional performance, technical innovation, and competitive advantage.

What we’re looking for:

We seek candidates with project-based procurement experience who bring confidence, knowledge, and drive. Ideally, you will be MCIPS qualified (or supported to achieve this) and have:

• Experience managing project procurement spends of £2m+
• Proven ability to lead procurement projects from start to finish
• Experience in both direct and indirect procurement
• An understanding of stakeholder needs within various business sectors, market awareness, and reactive capability
• 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 contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes

Next Steps:

We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We will outline the recruitment process beforehand and accommodate needs during application or interviews. If you require adjustments, please let us know.

About Us:

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