Senior Buyer

West Midlands Permanent £60K - £67K / Year

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment? A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager in Derby to drive procurement excellence on a massive, long-term strategic framework.

This role is a "step-change" opportunity within a "business within a business," supporting the critical supply chain for nuclear submarines.

The Role:
As the Senior Buyer, you will take operational ownership of MEP procurement for a site with a £70m turnover on its own. With a project pipeline spanning the next 8–10 years, you will:

Strategic Procurement: Lead all MEP-specific purchasing activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects.
Subcontract Management: Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier relationships, ensuring the "right mix" of partners.
Independent Delivery: Work with high levels of autonomy; the Procurement Manager oversees the entire region, so you must be able to "get on with it" without hand-holding.
Project Alignment: Collaborate with project teams to ensure MEP packages are delivered within budget and to the highest technical standards.
Security Compliance: Operate within a highly sensitive environment, ensuring all procurement activities meet the requirements for Security Clearance (SC).

You:
We are looking for an "out and out" MEP Buyer who understands the nuances of mechanical and electrical contracting:

Experience: Significant experience working for a major MEP contractor (e.g., SES, Troughton & Young, Briggs, Crown House, or similar) or a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
MEP Expertise: You must have a deep understanding of buying for MEP subcontractors and the associated labour-loading/supply cycles.
Independence: A self-starter who understands the process and has established relationships with the MEP supply chain.
Security: You must be eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (essential for the Derby site).
Location: Ability to work from the Derby office 5 days a week.

What's in it for you? With a "20/30 strategy" focused on massive strategic investment and growth, this company offers an incredibly stable, long-term career path.

Salary: £60,000 – £67,000 (Potentially up to £75,000 for an exceptional candidate).
Car Allowance: £4,800 per annum.
Healthcare: Private healthcare (AXA).
Annual Leave: 25 days, with the unique option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
Pension: Competitive scheme
Wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing days during summer months and flexible benefits (gym memberships, etc.).