Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a well-established, forward-thinking organisation operating within a complex technical and operational environment.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering best value across a diverse range of procurement categories, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Role

As a Buyer, you will be involved in end-to-end procurement processes - from sourcing and tendering through to contract award and supplier management - ensuring all activity is compliant, ethical, and commercially robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement activity across technical and operational categories
• Manage tender processes, including documentation, evaluation, and supplier selection
• Analyse bids and commercial submissions to ensure best value
• Lead and support negotiations with suppliers
• Draft and manage contracts through to execution
• Ensure procurement activities meet policy, legal, and ethical standards
• Monitor supplier performance and support contract management activities
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

About You

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or a technical/project-based environment
• Familiar with structured procurement or contract management processes
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable, depending on experience
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to share schemes
• Generous annual leave package
• Hybrid working available after initial period
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for development