Buyer - Procurement

Role overview

This full-time permanent Buyer position sits within Freedom’s Network Services division in the North, supporting procurement activity that helps deliver strong commercial outcomes. The role is based in Leeds with a hybrid working arrangement and offers a competitive salary plus flexible benefits.

What you’ll be doing

• Champion safe working by following Health & Safety procedures and helping reinforce a safety-first approach.
• Take ownership of supplier performance reviews and help ensure service levels are achieved and improved where needed.
• Partner with operational teams to make sure suppliers and subcontractors deliver the best possible value.
• Provide procurement input for tender activity, including pricing support and supply chain insight.
• Help drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and wider supply chain performance.
• Create and roll out procurement approaches that match contract needs.
• Lead or assist with buying activity such as tenders, negotiations and placing orders.
• Work with operational stakeholders to plan procurement schedules and priorities.
• Support the achievement of savings, margin uplift and rebate objectives.
• Prepare procurement reporting and contribute to contract performance dashboards.
• Attend contract review meetings, track actions and make sure they are progressed.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in buying or procurement, ideally gained in construction, utilities or infrastructure.
• Solid knowledge of supplier management and how to monitor performance effectively.
• Hands-on experience with tendering and negotiation, either supporting or leading the process.
• Commercially minded, with a focus on controlling cost and improving value.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work well with operational colleagues and external supply chain partners.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Benefits and rewards

• Pension scheme with a leading provider and employer contributions of up to 8%.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme, including hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Personal wellbeing days and volunteer days.
• Private medical insurance.
• 24/7 employee assistance support available every day of the year.
• Flexible benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, travel insurance and tax-free bikes.
• Personal development programme.

Additional information

Freedom is part of NG Bailey Group, a long-established UK engineering and services business founded in 1921. The wider group has a turnover of £500m and around 3,000 employees, with a strong focus on developing people through training and ongoing support.

The business operates across building and infrastructure sectors and is involved in projects that use modern tools and technologies. Freedom places importance on progression, with a clear development path, regular reviews and continued learning for employees.

Recruitment and accessibility

The company is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where people are treated fairly and respectfully. Candidates needing adjustments or support during the application or interview stages can request accommodations, and the recruitment team will aim to make suitable arrangements.