Assistant Buyer

Brook Street; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Newport is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement strategy and manage supplier relationships. This hybrid position offers a superb benefits package, including flexible working opportunities and retail discounts. The ideal candidate will have broad procurement experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The role includes supporting tender events, maintaining an Approved Vendor List, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Apply ASAP to join this dynamic team.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Retail discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Broad procurement experience with a relevant degree and/or progress towards a professional procurement qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of procurement regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support tender events and data collection.
• Help implement new suppliers post-contract award.
• Act as a point of contact for suppliers and stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective Approved Vendor List.
• Contribute to compliance with procurement policies.
• Ensure accurate administration of records and documents.

Skills

Broad procurement experience

Strong commercial awareness

Relationship-building skills

Good understanding of procurement regulations

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Education

Relevant degree

Progress towards MCIPS

Job description

Permanent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join a leading company based in Newport to support the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and Annual Procurement Plan by helping to run sourcing events, support contract management and drive value from supplier relationships.

This is a hybrid position 50% office based throughout the week, superb benefits package including flexible working opportunities, retail discounts and onsite parking.

Role summary

Reporting to the Category Manager within a central Procurement team, this role supports the delivery of planned and ad‑hoc sourcing events, as well as day‑to‑day procurement and contract management activity. It helps monitor supplier performance, resolve procurement queries and support continuous improvement across the procurement function.

Key responsibilities

Support tender events, including data collection, market analysis, stakeholder identification, post‑tender analysis and contributing to negotiations and award papers.

Help implement new suppliers and processes following contract award to ensure a smooth transition into business‑as‑usual.

Act as a first point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on sourcing, contract and procurement system queries, including providing user guidance or training.

Maintain an effective Approved Vendor List to ensure a suitable pool of competent, accredited suppliers in line with procurement policy.

Support stakeholder compliance with procurement policies, procedures and processes, and contribute to the development and roll‑out of any updates.

Ensure accurate administration of records, contracts and related documentation, including vendor and framework order data.

Assist with wider departmental tasks and procurement improvement initiatives as required.

Skills and experience

Broad procurement experience with a relevant degree and / or progress towards a professional procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS).

Strong commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills.

Good understanding of procurement regulations, contract processes, procedures and best practice.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact at different levels.

Strong analytical and organisational skills, able to prioritise, multi‑task and work under own initiative and as part of a team.

An energetic, flexible, customer‑focused individual who takes ownership of delivering against performance objectives.

Please apply ASAPBrook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy