Project Buyer - Utilities Infrastructure

Day Rate: £333 via Umbrella 6-month contract | Strong potential to convert to perm. Location: Bristol or Warwick | Hybrid working (2 days per week on site)

We are partnering with a major UK gas infrastructure organisation delivering critical national energy projects. As part of a regional transformation of their Supply Chain & Commercial function, they are seeking a Project Buyer to take ownership of procurement activity across infrastructure delivery programmes.

This is a genuine end-to-end role where you will manage sourcing activity independently and work directly with senior project and commercial stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading sourcing strategies from concept through to award Running competitive tenders and managing governance approvals Navigating structured stage-gate processes (Gate 0-5) Preparing and presenting commercial recommendations Partnering with Project Managers, SMEs, QS and Commercial teams Supporting frameworks, call-offs and project-specific procurements Translating technical requirements into commercially robust solutions

What We're Looking For:

Experience delivering end-to-end procurement within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or other similar regulated environments Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder confidence Knowledge of NEC contracts (Options A and C particularly beneficial) Ability to operate within structure...