Buyer

Page Personnel; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded public sector organization in Richmond is looking for a Buyer to manage procurement processes and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve efficient services. This role offers a 12-month interim assignment with an immediate start in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in procurement

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in maintaining procurement records and data accuracy.
• A relevant qualification or certification in procurement or supply chain management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and ensure compliance with public sector regulations.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to achieve the best value for goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts and build lasting relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and contracts.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department.
• Provide support and guidance on procurement policies and procedures.

Job description

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The organisation is a well-regarded public sector entity with a strong focus on delivering effective and efficient services. As part of a medium-sized team, this role plays a key part in their procurement and supply chain operations.

Job Description

• Manage procurement processes and ensure compliance with public sector regulations.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers to achieve the best value for goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts and build lasting relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and contracts.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department.
• Provide support and guidance on procurement policies and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Buyer should have:

• Experience in supplier evaluation and contract negotiation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in maintaining procurement records and data accuracy.
• A relevant qualification or certification in procurement or supply chain management is desirable.

What's on Offer

• 12 month interim assignment
• Immediate start
• Supportive and collaborative team environment within the public sector.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in procurement and supply chain operations.