Job Description

THE COMPANY

Established in 1998, JSM Group is a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.

From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.

SCOPE OF ROLE

As our Senior Buyer, you'll take day-to-day ownership of procurement for the materials and services that keep our civils and utility projects moving, across the power, gas and communications sectors. You'll run commercial negotiations and purchase order delivery end-to-end, manage designated procurement categories, and act as a source of guidance and expertise for Buyers and Procurement Administrators - working closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance and Project Teams to keep programmes on track.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED

• Apply strong commercial judgement and category management expertise to optimise cost, quality, risk and supplier performance across complex, project-based procurement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, engaging confidently at all organisational levels

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity, taking ownership of purchase orders and supply risk

• Coach and mentor Buyers and Procurement Administrators, sharing procurement expertise and acting as a point of guidance across the team

• Use data and market insight to inform decision-making, secure competitive pricing, and identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier engagement

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Holding end-to-end responsibility for procuring goods and services supporting civils and utility projects

• Leading commercial negotiations and the placement, management and progression of purchase orders, ensuring value for money, quality and specification compliance

• Managing designated procurement categories, driving standardisation, value improvement and supplier performance

• Proactively expediting orders and managing supply risks to support programme delivery and minimise disruption

• Monitoring, reviewing and maintaining pricing changes within procurement systems, ensuring transparency of cost movements

• Analysing market conditions, supply and demand trends and risk factors to secure competitive pricing and continuity of supply

• Developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, including leading supplier meetings and quarterly business reviews

• Supporting supplier onboarding, ongoing performance measurement and the management of non-conformances and corrective actions

• Acting as a key procurement interface with project teams, attending project and operational meetings as required

• Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance and Project Teams to align procurement activity with business needs, and managing and resolving invoice queries and discrepancies in a timely manner

• Utilising procurement systems to raise purchase orders, manage data and produce accurate, timely procurement reports

• Providing guidance and sharing procurement expertise with Buyers and Procurement Administrators on complex sourcing, negotiation and specification activity

• Supporting the wider Procurement team and taking on other relevant tasks as directed by the Head of Procurement

WHAT IT TAKES

• Significant experience operating as a Senior Buyer or equivalent within civils, utilities, power, digital infrastructure or related infrastructure sectors

• Proven experience in EHV cable, transformer and switchgear procurement

• Demonstrable experience of building and managing supply chain relationships with leading manufacturers in the EHV cable, transformer and switchgear sectors

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement for materials and services in project-led environments

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a demonstrable focus on value, risk and performance

• Experience of category management and supplier performance management

• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to interpret procurement and market data

• Proficient in the use of procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and resilience under pressure

• Professional, credible and collaborative, with high levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

• CIPS Level 4 or above, or working towards (preferred but not essential)

• Significant, demonstrable experience in a senior procurement or buying role within infrastructure, utilities or related project-based environments

• Experience of overseas procurement, particularly within Germany and/or wider Europe, is desirable but not essential

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes

• Generous holidays

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Continuous training and development

OUR VISION

To be the most trusted utility infrastructure provider, delivering sustainable, efficient networks — and an employer of choice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JSM Group Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any protected ground, and we value the differences people bring. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, abuse or harassment.