Buyer

DFP Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Buyers for an end-to-end Procurement Buyer position in Docklands. The role involves managing high-volume purchase orders, ensuring compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong commercial mindset, advanced SAP proficiency, and a proactive approach to improving procurement processes. This contract role offers opportunities for professional growth and is central to the agency's operational success.

Benefits

Access to online learning platform

Ongoing support from recruitment consultants

Engagement initiatives

Access to future opportunities across sectors

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume purchase orders in energy, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and sourcing expertise.
• Proficient in Procure-to-Pay processes with advanced ERP skills.
• Ability to apply compliance and governance in procurement.
• Proactive approach to deliver business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions into purchase orders daily.
• Maintain purchase orders, updating details as necessary.
• Conduct vendor negotiations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support timely invoice payments and procurement compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to optimize cycle times.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical capability

Relationship management

Procurement processes

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a major organisation with a national footprint and a strong reputation for operational excellence and commercial discipline. They manage large, complex procurement portfolios that underpin critical operations and drive strategic outcomes across multiple business lines.

About the Role

As part of a growing procurement function, they are seeking experienced Buyers to manage end‑to‑end purchasing processes and deliver significant value through compliance, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

This is a Docklands‑based Procurement Buyer position offered on a -month contract with potential for extension. You will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end purchase order creation and maintenance for upstream procurement categories, averaging approximately POs per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and convert them into purchase orders daily.
• Maintain purchase orders (update text, delivery dates, etc.).
• Collect vendor proposals and conduct simple negotiations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and approve additional freight costs.
• Liaise with strategic buyers on project or turnaround purchases.
• Support timely invoice payment and compliance with procurement standards.

The role also involves proactive coordination with stakeholders and suppliers to optimise cycle times and maintain operational continuity.

About You

You’re an experienced procurement professional, ideally with exposure to upstream categories or complex operational environments. You bring a strong commercial mindset, deep understanding of purchasing processes, and a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels.

You bring :

• Demonstrated experience managing high‑volume purchase orders and transactional buying — ideally within energy, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, and supplier management expertise.
• Sound knowledge of Procure‑to‑Pay (PtP) processes and procurement systems, with advanced SAP / ERP proficiency.
• Proven ability to apply a compliance and governance lens while driving efficiency.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical capability, and exceptional relationship management skills.
• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach to delivering measurable business outcomes.

Why Contract through DFP

At DFP Recruitment, we believe our contractors are an integral part of our success. When you join us, you gain access to a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• Access to DFP Learning – our online learning platform with professional development and upskilling opportunities.
• Ongoing contractor care and dedicated support from our experienced recruitment consultants.
• Regular check‑ins and engagement initiatives
• National footprint and client network, giving you access to future opportunities across various industries and sectors.

Apply today to be considered, or contact DFP Recruitment on () 2 7 for a confidential discussion.

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