Buyer

First Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Buyer to work on a 12-month contract in London. The role involves coordinating procurement activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and company standards. Candidates should have detailed knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems, and Microsoft Office. Experience in the Oil & Gas sector and strong negotiation skills are preferred. This position allows for hybrid work arrangements and is classified as inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services is preferred.
• Contracts and purchasing experience including proven negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting contract evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities throughout the procurement cycle from development to award.
• Implement procurement procedures and perform due diligence on contractors.
• Liaise with units to develop contractual strategies for tender negotiations.
• Evaluate bids and assist in assessing contract exceptions.
• Negotiate terms and summarize risks for management decisions.
• Advise on contract interpretations during execution.
• Liaise with external contractors for service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Implement requests from Procurement Coordinator.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environment policies.

Skills

Detailed working knowledge of SAP

e-tendering systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Negotiation skills

Job description

Environmental, Planning and HSE Engineering Recruitment Specialist within the Oil & Gas Industry - at First Recruitment Group

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

Oil and Gas