About this role
Senior Buyer (24-Month FTC) - Castleford - £40,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonuses
Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be supporting a leading utilities business in Castleford that is looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their growing Commercial team on a 24-month fixed-term contract, with a strong chance of the role becoming permanent.
This is a chance to lead high-value tenders for a business delivering critical infrastructure across the North of England. You'll take ownership of the full sourcing process, from market engagement through to contract award, while helping to develop the next generation of buyers in the team.
Working Hours / Benefits
Up to 10% annual performance bonus£4,000 retention bonus on completion of the contractCar AllowanceGenerous pension, with the company doubling your contribution up to 12%Flexitime, with real flexibility on start and finish times25 days holiday plus bank holidaysFree onsite parking
The Role
Developing sourcing strategies for each tender to deliver value, competition and alignment with business objectivesLeading pre-market engagement to strengthen competition and outcomesManaging supplier pre-qualification and building a high-quality, compliant supplier poolProducing ITT documentation with internal stakeholders, including scopes, specifications, contract terms and award criteriaEvaluating supplier submissions and running clarification activity, including Q&A and supplier meetingsAnalysing value, affordability and commercial viability of bidsPreparing award proposals and leading the process through to contract execution and mobilisationSupporting and mentoring junior members of the procurement team
The Person
Proven experience managing large multi-million-pound contractsStrong negotiation skills and sound commercial judgementGood working knowledge of contract terms, conditions and the basics of contract lawConfident with data, able to turn analysis into clear recommendationsExcellent stakeholder management, comfortable engaging at all levelsExperience procuring operational, engineering or maintenance services would be beneficial
About Elevation
Elevation Recruitment Group is one of the UK's leading specialist recruitment businesses, partnering with organisations across a wide range of sectors to find exceptional talent. Our Procurement & Supply Chain team builds lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike, offering genuine market insight and a personal approach. If this role sounds like the right next step, apply today and a member of the team will be in touch.