Strategic Buyer (Engineering)
Huntingdon
Hybrid working
Salary Experience Dependent + Bonus + Medical Cover
We are looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Strategic Buyer to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of Energy Industry projects.
This is a high-impact position where you will develop and execute supply chain strategies, deliver significant cost savings, and build strong supplier relationships that create real competitive advantage. You will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Project teams to ensure all procurement and logistics activities meet contractual, financial, quality, and HSE standards while keeping projects on time.
Key Responsibilities - Strategic Buyer (Engineering)
- Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives that support project and sales objectives.
- Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers, building long-term, high-performing partnerships.
- Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost reductions and secure favourable contractual terms.
- Support bid and proposal activities, ensuring submissions are technically and commercially competitive.
- Evaluate supplier bids against technical and commercial criteria to select best-value partners.
- Manage framework agreements, subcontracts, and the full end-to-end procurement process in line with company policies.
- Oversee purchase orders, delivery performance, supplier KPIs (OTD, quality, lead time), and proactively resolve issues.
- Maintain strong supplier governance and accurate data in procurement systems to ensure compliance and transparency.
Experience/Qualifications - Strategic Buyer (Engineering)
- Proven experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics.
- Strong background in electrical procurement, particularly high-voltage equipment.
- Ability to assess supplier technical compliance against electrical RFQs, including ratings, certifications, and safety requirements.
- A solid track record of delivering cost savings both at bid stage and during project execution.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Goal-oriented, resilient, and able to work independently to achieve objectives.
- Collaborative and solution-focused with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Genuine passion for excellence in Procurement and Logistics.
Benefits - Strategic Buyer (Engineering)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits scheme (buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym membership, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private medical cover
- Generous bonus scheme
- Internal career mobility, mentorships, and access to global projects
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Procurement Specialist, Lead Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Project Buyer, Strategic buyer