<div><span style="font-size:16px;">Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage are required if renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric grid. Invinity provides an alternative to the most common type of battery, lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pockets doesn’t work as well at the grid scale; it wears out, limits use, and even catches fire. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Manufactured as a standardised product in a factory, Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries don’t degrade, won’t catch fire, and can be operated continuously from full charge to full discharge for over 30 years. Invinity has 75 megawatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the space. We’ve deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and are supported by the UK's National Wealth Fund, some of the world’s leading institutional investors and our projects are backed by major institutions including the U.S. Department of Energy and the UK Government. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A compelling product and recent funding put Invinity in a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Invinity has operations in the UK, Canada and the U.S. and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and in the U.S. on OTCQX. For more information about us visit our </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://invinity.com/%C2%A0">webpage.</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Senior Buyer</b></div><div><b>Location:</b> Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid)</div><div><b>Department:</b> Supply Chain / Procurement</div><div><b>Contract:</b> Full-time, Permanent</div><div><b>Salary:</b> Competitive, with benefits</div><div><b>Reports to</b>: Purchasing Manager</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer</b></div><div>This is a key role within the supply chain team, responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of goods and materials to support production, facilities and spares requirements. As a Senior Buyer, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards. You will play a critical part in achieving business objectives through effective procurement strategies and inventory control</div><div>We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Senior Buyer to join our growing supply chain team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring materials are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a key part in supporting production and aftermarket operations during an exciting period of growth</div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div><div>Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and performance</div><div>Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost reductions without compromising quality or delivery</div><div>Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and take corrective actions where necessary</div><div>Forecast material requirements for production and spares, aligning with business plans and schedules</div><div>Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimising working capital.</div><div>Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives within purchasing and supply chain processes</div><div>Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Production, Finance) on planning and forecasting to ensure material availability</div><div>Proactively identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply</div><div><br></div><div><b>Success Metrics</b></div><div>Cost Savings: Achieve annual procurement cost reductions of 3–5% through negotiation and strategic sourcing</div><div>Supplier Performance: Maintain On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery ≥ 95% across key suppliers</div><div>Inventory Management: Keep stock levels within agreed parameters to minimise working capital while ensuring availability</div><div>Lead Time Reduction: Reduce average supplier lead times by 10% year-on-year</div><div>Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to company procurement policies and quality standards</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Core Competencies</b></div><div>Problem Solving Ability to analyse issues and develop practical solutions</div><div>Planning &amp; Organising Skilled in prioritising tasks and managing deadlines</div><div>Initiative Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.</div><div>Commercial Awareness Understands market trends and cost drivers</div><div>Communication &amp; Collaboration Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders</div><div>Analytical Thinking Uses data to inform decisions and optimise outcomes</div><div>Teamwork Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Required Education &amp; Experience</b></div><div>Relevant qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (<a href="http://e.g.CIPS">e.g.CIPS</a>)</div><div>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment</div><div>Strong negotiation and supplier management skills</div><div>Solid experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment ideally within both small and large organisations</div><div><br></div><div><b>Desirable</b></div><div>Knowledge of international logistics and trade compliance</div><div>Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles</div><div>Chinese Language would be a huge plus but not essential</div><div><br></div><div><b>Personal Attributes</b></div><div>Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels </div><div>Emotional intelligence and someone who can progress problems into solutions</div><div>Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment</div><div>Commercially astute with a mindset for continuous improvement</div><div>Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment</div><div>This role may involve travel potentially to Canada &amp; Asia as well as Europe</div><div> </div><div> </div><br><br><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>At Invinity, we are actively focused on increasing the representation of women across all levels of our organisation, particularly within our engineering, manufacturing and technical teams. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better innovation, and we are committed to providing a working environment where women can thrive, lead, and progress their careers in STEM.</div><div>We support this through inclusive hiring practices, equal pay for equal work, flexible working options, leadership development and continuous review of our policies to ensure they meet the needs of all genders and life <a href="http://stages.For">stages</a>. </div><div>Our culture is one of respect, inclusion, and empowerment — where every individual can contribute fully and confidently to a sustainable energy future.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<p>Invinity Energy Systems plc (AIM:IES) manufactures vanadium flow batteries for the large-scale energy storage requirements of businesses, industry and electricity networks.</p>
<p>We're hiring! Visit: www.invinity.com/careers</p>
<p>Developed specifically for high-utilisation applications that make low-carbon renewable generation reliable, Invinity's highly scalable, factory-built flow battery products can run continually with no degradation, charging and discharging for over 25 years. Energy storage systems based on Invinity's batteries are safe, reliable, and economical, and range in size from 2 MWh and up.</p>
<p>Invinity was created in April 2020 through the merger of two flow battery industry leaders: redT energy plc and Avalon Battery Corporation. With 75 MWh of systems deployed to date across 82 sites in 15 countries, Invinity is active in all major global energy storage markets and has operations in the UK, Canada, USA, Australia and China. Invinity Energy Systems plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange.</p>

Senior Buyer

<div><span>Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage are required if renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric grid.&nbsp;Invinity provides an alternative to the most common type of battery, lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pockets doesn’t work as well at the grid scale; it wears out, limits use, and even catches fire.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Manufactured as a standardised product in a factory, Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries don’t degrade, won’t catch fire, and can be operated continuously from full charge to full discharge for over 30 years.&nbsp;Invinity has 75 megawatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the space. We’ve deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and are supported by the UK's National Wealth Fund, some of the world’s leading institutional investors and our projects are backed by major institutions including the U.S. Department of Energy and the UK Government. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>A compelling product and recent funding put Invinity in a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Invinity has operations in the UK, Canada and the U.S. and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and in the U.S. on OTCQX.&nbsp;For more information about us visit our </span><a href="https://invinity.com/%C2%A0">webpage.</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Senior Buyer</b></div><div><b>Location:</b> Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid)</div><div><b>Department:</b> Supply Chain / Procurement</div><div><b>Contract:</b> Full-time, Permanent</div><div><b>Salary:</b> Competitive, with benefits</div><div><b>Reports to</b>: Purchasing Manager</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer</b></div><div>This is a key role within the supply chain team, responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of goods and materials to support production, facilities and spares requirements. As a Senior Buyer, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards. You will play a critical part in achieving business objectives through effective procurement strategies and inventory control</div><div>We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Senior Buyer to join our growing supply chain team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring materials are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a key part in supporting production and aftermarket operations during an exciting period of growth</div><div><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div><div>Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and performance</div><div>Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost reductions without compromising quality or delivery</div><div>Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and take corrective actions where necessary</div><div>Forecast material requirements for production and spares, aligning with business plans and schedules</div><div>Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimising working capital.</div><div>Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives within purchasing and supply chain processes</div><div>Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Production, Finance) on planning and forecasting to ensure material availability</div><div>Proactively identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply</div><div><br></div><div><b>Success Metrics</b></div><div>Cost Savings: Achieve annual procurement cost reductions of 3–5% through negotiation and strategic sourcing</div><div>Supplier Performance: Maintain On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery ≥ 95% across key suppliers</div><div>Inventory Management: Keep stock levels within agreed parameters to minimise working capital while ensuring availability</div><div>Lead Time Reduction: Reduce average supplier lead times by 10% year-on-year</div><div>Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to company procurement policies and quality standards</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Core Competencies</b></div><div>Problem Solving Ability to analyse issues and develop practical solutions</div><div>Planning &amp; Organising Skilled in prioritising tasks and managing deadlines</div><div>Initiative Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.</div><div>Commercial Awareness Understands market trends and cost drivers</div><div>Communication &amp; Collaboration Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders</div><div>Analytical Thinking Uses data to inform decisions and optimise outcomes</div><div>Teamwork Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Required Education &amp; Experience</b></div><div>Relevant qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (<a href="http://e.g.CIPS">e.g.CIPS</a>)</div><div>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment</div><div>Strong negotiation and supplier management skills</div><div>Solid experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment ideally within both small and large organisations</div><div><br></div><div><b>Desirable</b></div><div>Knowledge of international logistics and trade compliance</div><div>Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles</div><div>Chinese Language would be a huge plus but not essential</div><div><br></div><div><b>Personal Attributes</b></div><div>Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels </div><div>Emotional intelligence and someone who can progress problems into solutions</div><div>Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment</div><div>Commercially astute with a mindset for continuous improvement</div><div>Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment</div><div>This role may involve travel potentially to Canada &amp; Asia as well as Europe</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><br><br><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>At Invinity, we are actively focused on increasing the representation of women across all levels of our organisation, particularly within our engineering, manufacturing and technical teams. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better innovation, and we are committed to providing a working environment where women can thrive, lead, and progress their careers in STEM.</div><div>We support this through inclusive hiring practices, equal pay for equal work, flexible working options, leadership development and continuous review of our policies to ensure they meet the needs of all genders and life <a href="http://stages.For">stages</a>. </div><div>Our culture is one of respect, inclusion, and empowerment — where every individual can contribute fully and confidently to a sustainable energy future.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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