That's why we need people like you, to help us deliver on our promises. People who enjoy getting things done!
We have an opportunity for a Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager to join our team, supporting delivery across our water sector projects. This is a key role within our Supply Chain function, focused on the effective procurement of materials and services, ensuring best value and supporting successful project delivery.
You'll work closely with operational, commercial and estimating teams, playing an important part from early engagement through to delivery, ensuring procurement activities are aligned to programme, cost and quality requirements.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in...
Working with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and support project delivery
Supporting pre-construction activities, working with estimating teams to inform pricing and procurement strategies
Attending project start-up meetings, providing guidance from a procurement perspective
Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned to contract and wider business needs
Engaging with and managing suppliers and subcontractors, including tendering and negotiation
Ensuring technical, commercial and regulatory requirements are captured and met
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring through KPIs
Monitoring supply chain performance, including financial stability and risk
Supporting category management activities across the business
Tracking procurement performance against budgets and reporting on cost positions
Ensuring compliance with client frameworks and internal processes
Providing support and guidance to operational teams on materials, specifications and related requirements
We would love to hear from you if...
You have significant experience working in a senior buyer or procurement role within a commercially focused environment,



ideally within utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure.
You'll have a strong understanding of supply chain management, market trends and supplier engagement, along with good working knowledge of contract law.
You'll be a confident communicator, able to build relationships and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapid-paced workplace.
CIPS qualification (or working towards) is preferred, or equivalent experience. You'll also be comfortable using a range of systems and technology to support procurement activity.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at
***** days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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