Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer for an initial 12-month contract in London. The role involves coordinating procurement activities, implementing policies, and evaluating bids. Candidates should have a strong background in procurement and contract negotiations. This position offers a hybrid work model with 8 days from home each month, making it suitable for those looking for flexibility while contributing to significant procurement projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for bid evaluation and contract assessment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with vendors and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement procedures and policies.
• Perform due diligence on contractors.
• Commercially evaluate bids and assist in contract awards.

Skills

Procurement procedures

Contract negotiations

Commercial evaluation

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 a...