Buyer

First Recruitment Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 12-month contract role. The successful candidate will manage the procurement cycle, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with company procedures. Strong knowledge of SAP, negotiation skills, and experience in relevant industries are required. This hybrid role allows for 8 days of home working each month, offering flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Detailed working knowledge of procurement cycles and procedures.
• Experience in conducting contract evaluations.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement procedures and policies.
• Perform due diligence on contractors and support vendor qualifications.
• Coordinate evaluation of bids and recommend contract awards.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with legislative procedures and company standards.
• Advise on contract terms during execution.

Skills

Detailed working knowledge of SAP

e-tendering systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Negotiation skills

Experience in Oil & Gas industry

Job description

New Job Opportunity - Buyer - Initial 12 Month PAYE Contract - London

Our Client has a requirement for a Buyer who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Victoria, London.

Contract Length: Initially 12 Months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Hybrid: 8 days working from home per month

Role Overview

Our client requires a Buyer to coordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle—from developing enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre‑award negotiations, contract preparation, implementation, and amendments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and properly follow all our client's procurement procedures and policies.
• Perform due diligence on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
• Liaise with Requesting Units at our client's UK branch to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards in line with agreed schedules.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve areas of contractual and commercial conflict.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining the extent of risks and liabilities involved, and clearly summarising such risks to support management decisions, in liaison with our client's Legal team.
• Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
• Liaise with external contractors to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures, directives, and standards throughout all activities.
• Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• Fully comply with our client's Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
• Ensure proper archiving and traceability of documentation in line with company procedures.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e‑tendering systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services is preferred.
• Contracts and purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in conducting contract evaluations.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Buyer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.