Lead Buyer

Job title: Lead Buyer
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to vetting
Salary Range: Depending on experience
Benefits Package: Package available
Location: Can be based either at Cumbria, Manchester or Warrington
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Fully side based role
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:
- A highly capable procurement and supply chain management professional with substantial experience leading procurement strategy, tendering, supplier management, subcontract award, supply chain governance, package risk management and procurement compliance for major projects and programmes within the nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy or other highly regulated sectors.

Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline.
- Must have experience working within Nuclear or other highly regulated industry
- Experience in procurement management, supply chain management, subcontract procurement, contract management, commercial management or a related discipline within nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy or other highly regulated sectors.
- Significant experience leading procurement and supply chain management for major projects and programmes.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and other relevant standard forms of subcontract.
- Experience developing procurement strategies, procurement event schedules, bidder lists and package procurement plans.
- Experience preparing RFQs, ITTs, tender documentation, evaluation criteria and supplier recommendation reports.
- Experience leading tender evaluation, commercial clarification, negotiation and award recommendation processes.
- Experience assessing supplier capability, capacity, financial standing, safety, quality, sustainability and delivery performance.
- Experience managing procurement governance, delegated authority approvals and audit-ready procurement records.
- Experience managing procurement interfaces with engineering, construction, commercial, project controls, finance, legal, quality and health and safety teams.
- Experience identifying, quantifying and managing procurement and supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Experience supporting supply chain resilience, critical package planning and long-lead item management.
- Experience supporting tender submissions, business cases, project approvals and investment decisions.
- Experience presenting procurement performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

UK National Security Vetting Status - All candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance

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Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business,

Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.