Contract Procurement Buyer for Critical Operations

px Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

px Group is seeking a Buyer for a 12-month Fixed Term contract in Stockton-on-Tees. You will join a high-performing procurement team, managing sourcing and supplier activities to support safe and reliable plant operations.

The role includes training, coaching, and performance reviews to develop your contributions and competence. The ideal candidate offers procurement experience and a working knowledge of ERP systems, with a focus on compliant contract activity and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards CIPS or relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience in a procurement role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Email.
• Appreciation & application of data management systems.
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions and forms of contract.
• Confident using ERP systems (SAPbyD knowledge beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations against commercial requirements and liaising with stakeholders to support the evaluation of technical & operational requirements.
• Conduct tender activities and commercial bid evaluations on low-medium risk/value requirements, and make recommendations for supplier selection & award.
• Review supplier terms and conditions and contract documentation, identifying commercial risks and non-standard clauses, and support or lead negotiations to ensure contracts meet business and procurement requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain low-med risk/value supplier contracts on px standard forms of contract in accordance with stakeholder requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with px procurement policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and any relevant laws and legislation.
• Use px procurement systems to manage the P2P process, supplier information and procurement data accurately and efficiently.
• More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

Skills

Procurement experience

CIPS (or working towards)

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Terms & conditions knowledge

ERP systems (SAPbyD)

Tools

SAPbyD

ERP systems

Job description

px Group is seeking a Buyer for a 12-month Fixed Term contract in Stockton-on-Tees. You will join a high-performing procurement team, managing sourcing and supplier activities to support safe and reliable plant operations.

The role includes training, coaching, and performance reviews to develop your contributions and competence. The ideal candidate offers procurement experience and a working knowledge of ERP systems, with a focus on compliant contract activity and supplier management.