Engineering Strategic Buyer - Power & Substations

Procurement Engineer – Power & Substations

Glasgow, Scotland.

Permanent Staff role.

Competitive Salary plus benefits.

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy, and substation projects. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Engineer to support the successful delivery of major EPC projects across the UK.

This role will take ownership of procurement activities across both tender and project phases, ensuring cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
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• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
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• Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
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• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
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• Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
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• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
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• Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
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• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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About You

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• CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
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• Experience within power transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, utilities, or EPC projects.
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• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
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• Knowledge of international procurement practices and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
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• Confident managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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What's On Offer?

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• Work on major transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects.
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• Join a growing, innovative engineering business.
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• Excellent career development opportunities.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.