Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Purchase Procurement Specialist

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

As one of the leading engineering companies, we help our customers with turnkey solutions in the field of substations for power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

This role suits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the Civil /subcontract services activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) both Strategic Sourcing and Procurement activities related to Civil /Subcontracts in accordance with the SCM and company procedures.
  • Identify and onboard new subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies.
  • Coordinate with Tendering Department and Project execution team with regards to the Civil and subcontracts Strategic Sourcing Activities.
  • Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the Linxon Procurement platform (SAP Ariba)
  • Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with subcontractors to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
  • Maintaining Raw materials price data base.
  • Preparing Civil/MEP cost estimate Templates.
  • Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview.
  • Negotiate and prepare the Subcontract Agreement, division of responsibility and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols.
  • Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order
  • Managing the Purchase Orders for Civil/Subcontracts related items.
  • To follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics
  • Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
  • To strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions.
  • To hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovations.

Experience Required:

  • Civil Engineer with substantial experience in lieu of qualification.
  • Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) Subcontract activities in UK.
  • Knowledge of various industry standards Client working.
  • Have good knowledge about subcontract agreements .
  • Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks. - Oracle ERP System - To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders.
  • To come from a high pressured and project driven environment. - Has built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo
  • Effective communication at all levels.
  • Frequent travel may be required inside and outside of the country.

Competencies/ Skills Required:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to think outside the box and move things forward using own initiative.
  • Ability to drive through change.
  • Focused on the detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the business whilst embracing cultural difference

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Atkins Realis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological

knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-

class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing

infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the

field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested inworking with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CB3IKbcxbs&t=14s

Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-139070

Salary range

-

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

Related jobs

Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Principal or Senior Structural Integrity Safety Engineer

Various locations

Cost Manager
Project, programme & cost management Full time
Cost Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Nuclear Safety Engineer

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Nuclear Safety Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior Cost Manager
Project, programme & cost management Full time
Senior Cost Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Nuclear Safety Engineer

Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Nuclear Safety Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Offer - Associate Director
Cities & development Project & Programme Management Full time
Offer - Associate Director

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Engineering Full time
Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Related blogs

Man in a navy blazer and white shirt posing for a professional portrait.

Shaping the future of mobility: My career as a project manager

From aeronautics to a leading role on Québec’s REM project: How Réjean Perreault found purpose as a civil engineer and project manager at AtkinsRéalis.

Card link for Shaping the future of mobility: My career as a project manager
Headshot image of Josée

Behind the scenes at the symphony: My career as a director of operations at Montréal’s leading concert hall

Discover Josée’s career journey from Scenic services manager to Director of Operations at the Maison symphonique de Montréal, where she ensures everything runs in perfect harmony.

Card link for Behind the scenes at the symphony: My career as a director of operations at Montréal’s leading concert hall
Accessibility that empowers: Giridhar’s story at AtkinsRéalis

Greatly and Brightly: Thriving as a woman in engineering

Irene Seo, P.Eng shares her woman in engineering career journey from an early role in civil engineering to a director role with global influence.

Card link for Greatly and Brightly: Thriving as a woman in engineering
Accessibility that empowers: Giridhar’s story at AtkinsRéalis

Building roads and a career: My Journey as a Woman in Civil Engineering

From supervising to leading highway operations: Catherine’s career journey speaks of teamwork, growth, and the value of women in civil engineering.

Card link for Building roads and a career: My Journey as a Woman in Civil Engineering
a man standing on a beach.

Mechanical engineering jobs in nuclear: What it's like starting out.

Here's how I turned two summer placements into a full‑time career in mechanical engineering in nuclear.

Card link for Mechanical engineering jobs in nuclear: What it's like starting out.
Picture of Chinmay sitting on a chair

My early career in the heart of the nuclear renaissance: Chinmay’s journey at AtkinsRéalis

From campus to clean energy innovation — Chinmay’s story captures what it means to start your career at AtkinsRéalis. As a young engineer, he’s helping shape the future of nuclear technology through curiosity, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.

Card link for My early career in the heart of the nuclear renaissance: Chinmay’s journey at AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis carbon training is shaping careers in sustainable engineering

How global carbon training boosts my sustainable leadership at AtkinsRéalis

I joined carbon training for the skills – and left with a whole new perspective on leading across borders.

Card link for How global carbon training boosts my sustainable leadership at AtkinsRéalis
Padraic

Bringing my carbon tool to life with expert global colleagues

Discover how carbon training at AtkinsRéalis helped me grow my expertise and helped create a carbon quantification tool now used across transportation projects.

Card link for Bringing my carbon tool to life with expert global colleagues
Tony

Why Ireland Is the Place to Build Your Engineering Career

Are you ready? How leaders can break past the ceiling, take on bigger roles, and deliver Ireland's most ambitious programmes.

Card link for Why Ireland Is the Place to Build Your Engineering Career
Tackling the carbon challenge: My part in sustainabillity at AtkinsRéalis

Tackling the carbon challenge: My part in sustainabillity at AtkinsRéalis

Imagine leading change, building carbon solutions with our global AtkinsRéalis team.

Card link for Tackling the carbon challenge: My part in sustainabillity at AtkinsRéalis
Careers in Defence: Project Management, Cybersecurity and More

Building a brilliant career in defence

Breaking barriers and building a rewarding career in defence – here's how I did it.

Card link for Building a brilliant career in defence
Kevin

Engineering jobs in Ireland: Build your legacy on major projects

Join AtkinsRéalis Ireland to work on Metrolink, Dublin Airport, Water Supply Project and more. Explore engineering jobs, leadership opportunities, and career growth.

Card link for Engineering jobs in Ireland: Build your legacy on major projects