Purchasing Manager, UK

Are you a strategic thinker? Looking for an opportunity to apply your strong purchasing skills and make a difference? 

This is an opportunity for a dedicated Purchasing Manager to be part of a team, that truly makes a difference in our dynamic work environment across the entire business. 

Are you ready for your next challenge to be part of this exciting team?

BWSC – Ever better energy!

Join us in our mission in building a world of sustainable energy making a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC is a leading player in the power generation industry, specializing in the service, operations, and maintenance of power plants. We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop and construct cutting-edge power-to-x facilities. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship sets us apart in the industry.

The position 

Supply Chain Operations and Maintenance (O&M) 

What you will be doing  

This position will focus on supporting and strategically developing the Supply Chain for the O&M business.  Covering the power plants and service team, based from a central office. You will be working with a variety of stakeholders up to Director level. The role will play a key part in defining, implementing and supporting Supply Chain initiatives for the Plants and Service Team. 

Furthermore, the job holder will be a team player, working to tight deadlines but with a certain amount of autonomy. They will use IFS as the enterprise resource system (ERP) and Microsoft applications to create reporting packs for presentations to Stakeholders.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Support Department Manager of Supply Chain, taking the lead with supply chain initiatives where appropriate.
• Manage Tenders collaboratively with Operations and Technical teams ensuring accuracy and competency of the suppliers tendering the work. Obtain and present best opportunities Quality / Cost / Risk to the business. Additionally, actively contribute to Procurement execution and support local Operational Procurement teams as needed.
• Analyse data to Identify cost out opportunities to the business, prioritise and execute Cost saving initiatives.
• Use Strong Negotiation Skills to award new corporate contracts or contract amendments.
• Contract management – Administer the use and performance of the contracts, reporting cost effectiveness. Whilst resolving nonconformance conflicts when necessary.
• Manage existing supplier portfolios for KPI performance and compliance. Additionally, Identify and control new supplier selection, ensuring the onboarding process is in line with the company policy.
• Support Supply chain strategic initiatives by continuous improvement. Identifying opportunities to develop best practice. Creating standard process and reporting.

Our values and culture 

• Integrity and honesty 
• Celebrating Team Success  
• Pursuit of excellence  
• Proactive problem solving  
• Diversity, equality and inclusion 
• Empowering others to succeed 
• Dedicated towards strategic goals 

Qualifications

• A Professional qualification in procurement or business administration, alternatively demonstrable experience in procurement sourcing and contract management. 
• Strong IT Skills, proficient with Microsoft applications and knowledge of ERP systems. (experience with IFS would be advantageous).
• Familiar with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (or OHSAS 189001).
• General knowledge of power generation is not a necessity but preferable. 

What do we offer?

BWSC gives you access to a great network of possibilities. We build inspiring careers locally and internationally by working to our 1 Team, 1 Goal, 1 Standard ethos.

We offer a key position with great colleagues and the possibility to bring your skills into play and growth on a personal level. Whilst working as a Procurement Manager at BWSC we offer a competitive starting salary of £59,000 per annum depending on experience, and a great total reward package including:

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Exchange Pension contributions & fixed employer Pension contribution of 6%
• Contractual sick pay
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of the statutory Bank Holidays) with the addition of 1 extra days annual leave for every 5 years of service
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus (depending on business performance)

This role is a full-time role contracted for 40 hours per week.

Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.

Ready for a challenge? 

For consideration for this position please apply submitting a CV, providing a brief summary of suitability and an indication of current or desired salary package. 

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

The application deadline is February 27th 2026. We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send your application today.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Lee Blount at Leebl@BWSC.dk.

BWSC no longer receive or handle applications received via email due to the directives of the GDPR. In order for your application to be processed, you must submit your application via our online recruitment system.

About BWSC

Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise, enabling power plant owners to deliver cleaner and affordable energy. We are experts in servicing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining energy systems for diesel, natural gas, and renewable baseload power plants. We help our customers increase reliability and availability of energy production, improve efficiency and performance of their power plant, design and integrate future-proof technologies, and secure lower cost of maintenance. At BWSC, we work with customers in Europe and beyond to tackle energy storage, carbon capture, Power-to-X and related energy transition challenges.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and key to a positive relationship with our customers. We invest in our people and their wellbeing, to ensure continued success and growth of the company.