Job Description
Project Buyer - Utilities Infrastructure
Day Rate: 333 via Umbrella
6-month contract Strong potential to convert to perm.
Location: Bristol or Warwick Hybrid working (2 days per week on site)
We are partnering with a major UK gas infrastructure organisation delivering critical national energy projects. As part of a regional transformation of their Supply Chain & Commercial function, they are seeking a Project Buyer to take ownership of procurement activity across infrastructure delivery programmes.
This is a genuine end-to-end role where you will manage sourcing activity independently and work directly with senior project and commercial stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading sourcing strategies from concept through to award
- Running competitive tenders and managing governance approvals
- Navigating structured stage-gate processes (Gate 0-5)
- Preparing and presenting commercial recommendations
- Partnering with Project Managers, SMEs, QS and Commercial teams
- Supporting frameworks, call-offs and project-specific procurements
- Translating technical requirements into commercially robust solutions
What We're Looking For:
- Experience delivering end-to-end procurement within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or other similar regulated environments
- Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder confidence
- Knowledge of NEC contracts (Options A and C particularly beneficial)
- Ability to operate within structured governance and approval frameworks
- Experience supporting capital or operational project delivery
Candidates from oil & gas or other asset-intensive sectors are welcome where full sourcing ownership has been demonstrated.
Why Consider This Role?
- Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure programmes
- Direct reporting line to senior leadership
- Clear route to permanent opportunity if desired
- Structured hybrid working model
- Stable, long-term programme environment
Location: Bristol preferred; Warwick also fully supported.
On-site expectation: Approximately 2 days per week.
If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!
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