Buyer

Ceto Talent; Talacre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the energy sector seeks an experienced Buyer to manage procurement activities for a major project in Talacre, North Wales. The role requires strong sourcing skills and experience in the oil and gas sector. This full-time contract offers a negotiable day rate and is outside IR35. Training starts in January 2026, transitioning to fieldwork in February 2026.

Benefits

Negotiable day rate

Opportunity to work on a major energy transition project

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing purchasing activity in a contracting environment.
• Strong technical skills in procurement strategies.
• Familiarity with the energy sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activity for the project.
• Ensure purchase requisitions align with budgets and needs.
• Prepare tender strategies and maintain bidder communications.
• Evaluate proposals and recommend the best options.

Skills

Background as a Buyer in Oil & Gas sector

Strong understanding of sourcing strategies

SAP

MS365

Job description

Buyer

📍 Talacre, North Wales (Training in Kingston upon Thames, London area – Jan 2026)
💰 Negotiable Day Rate | Outside IR35
⏱️ Up to 5.5 days per week
⏰ 12+ month contract

Ceto Talent is supporting a key EPC contractor working on the ENI Liverpool Bay Project, covering both decommissioning and Carbon Capture and Storage. They're looking for an experienced Buyer to manage all purchasing activity on site, covering both goods and services across the project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handle purchase requisitions independently for all goods and services.
• Review each request to confirm it aligns with project budgets and technical needs.
• Build tender strategies and prepare clear documentation outlining the procurement process, timelines, and qualification requirements.
• Work closely with bidders, vendors, inspectors and the Kingston office to keep communication aligned and consistent.
• Support vendors as they prepare technical and commercial proposals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Evaluate proposals, compare options and recommend the best approach to improve project outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Background as a Buyer or similar role within Oil & Gas or the wider energy sector.
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of sourcing strategies for both goods and services.
• IT skills: SAP and MS365.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time contractor position, up to 5.5 days per week when required.
• Outside IR35.
• Opportunity to join a major energy transition project with a strong team culture and cross-discipline collaboration.
• Start date: January 2026 for training in Kingston upon Thames, moving to Talacre in February 2026.

Please contact Jasmine at Ceto Talent for more information.