Are you ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment? A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager in Derby to drive procurement excellence on a massive, long-term strategic framework. This role is a "step-change" opportunity within a "business within a business," supporting the critical supply chain for nuclear submarines. The Role: As the Senior Buyer, you will take operational ownership of MEP procurement for a site with a £70m turnover on its own. With a project pipeline spanning the next 8 10 years, you will: Strategic Procurement: Lead all MEP-specific purchasing activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects. Subcontract Management: Manage the full lifecycle of subcontractor and supplier relationships, ensuring the "right mix" of partners. Independent Delivery: Work with high levels of autonomy; the Procurement Manager oversees the entire region, so you must be able to "get on with it" without hand-holding. Project Alignment: Collaborate with project teams to ensure MEP packages are delivered within budget and to the highest technical standards. Security Compliance: Operate within a highly sensitive environment, ensuring all procurement activities meet the requirements for Security Clearance (SC). You: We are looking for an "out and out" MEP Buyer who understands the nuances of mechanical and electrical contracting: Experience: Significant experience working for a major MEP contractor ..... full job details .....