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    Senior Buyer - Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Northern Powergrid

    Northern Powergrid
    Northern Powergrid Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Senior Buyer

    Location: Castleford

    Directorate: Commercial

    Job Ref No: R6442

    Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​

    ​

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Senior Buyer's to join our Commercial team.

    The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region's needs now and in the future.

    We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.

    Along with a competitive salary of up to£48,000 we also offer great benefits such as;


    •25 days holiday plus bank holidays


    •10% performance bonus


    •Agile working


    •Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme


    •Enrolment in a Company Vehicle Scheme or Cash Alternative


    •Opportunities for further professional development, e.g CIPS

    We're excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. and we'll be in touch.

    Key Responsibilities

    The successful candidate will be accountable for:


    •Generate a sourcing model and strategy for each tender


    •Manage the supplier pre-qualification process


    •Work with the business to generate the invitation to tender documents, including scope, specification and terms and conditions of contract


    •Evaluate responses to the pre-qualification questionnaire and invitation to tender submissions


    •Lead on tender clarification meetings and question responses


    •Assess the value and affordability of tender submissions


    •Prepare an award proposal based on the outcome of the tender process


    •Work with the supplier and the business to award and execute tendered contracts


    •Support in development and share knowledge with more junior members of the team

    Key Competencies


    •Advanced commercial acumen


    •Advanced data management skills


    •Customer service skills


    •Ability to work at all levels of the business


    •Ability to manage a number of stakeholders as part of the tender process


    •Ability to manage a portfolio of multi million-pound operational contracts


    •Experience and knowledge of relevant terms and conditions


    •Experience managing the full procurement process from strategy development, prequalification, through to tender evaluation and negotiation to Contract Award.

    Qualifications and Attributes

    Essential Qualifications and Experience


    •Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, including relevant commercial apprenticeships


    •MCIPS accreditation, working towards or desire to gain the accreditation.


    •Full UK clean driving licence


    •Experience managing projects within agreed timescales


    •Strong negotiation experience


    •Understanding of relevant terms and conditions and general contract law


    •Experience working with Microsoft Office products

    Desirable Qualifications and Experience


    •Educated to degree level in relevant subject


    •Experience with electronic sourcing


    •Experience in Regulated Procurement


    •Experience in Utilities or relevant industry procurement


    •Experience procuring services relating to operations, engineering and maintenance activities

    Visit to find out more about this and other career opportunities. ​

    Posted: 23/04/2024

    Closing date for applications: ongoing

    Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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