Buyer

Copello; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer for an 18-month contract role. This position involves end-to-end management of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, and building robust relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have expertise in procurement, including tender evaluation and system implementations. Join this dynamic team and contribute to effective supply chain management while working in a hybrid environment that offers flexibility and collaboration. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in public procurement regulations and end-to-end tendering.
• Knowledge of JAGGAER or equivalent systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with procurement regulations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for accurate order placement.

Skills

Public Procurement Regulations

Tender Evaluation

Stakeholder Management

Supply Chain Management

Tools

JAGGAER

Ariba

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – Buyer

18 month contract - Inside IR35 - 3 days p/week on site (Hybrid)

Job Purpose:
The end to end management of purchase orders, including expediting and resolving invoice queries to meet business needs.

Key Accountabilities:
• Utilising expert knowledge to complete all buying activities, including complex orders, ensuring that demands are understood and met, and issues are dealt with promptly.
• Responsible for the Service Centre reporting within the category structure assigned.
• Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate).
• Continuously maintain Fusion housekeeping to ensure the accuracy of purchase order data.
• Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with internal Supply Chain Management and key internal stakeholders to ensure SCM processes are being adhered to and prompt placement of orders.


Key Responsibilities:
• Utilising expert knowledge to review requisitions, place purchase orders in line with the correct route to market and expedite orders to meet business needs.
• Building robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate order placement and on time delivery in line with the business needs.
• Delivering objectives to agreed timescales.
• Ensuring Supply Chain processes, tools and systems are adhered to, leading by example and ensuring the correct route to market place is selected.
• Promoting and ensuring the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base that aligns with existing and known future demand.

Essential:
• Experience of Public Procurement Regulations
• The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
• The Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)
• Knowledge of end-to-end public procurement
• Experience of end-to-end tendering
• Tender evaluation experience
• Experience of System Implementations (finance)
• Previous experience in a procurement/purchasing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of JAGGAER (preferably) or Ariba (as equivalent)