Graduate Buyer - Global Pharma & Biotech Procurement

Kenton Black Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Birmingham is hiring an Assistant Buyer / Graduate Buyer to join the UK EMEA Procurement Team. This early-career role offers exposure to capital equipment, construction trade packages and supplier negotiations on high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects.

You will work closely with the Head of Procurement and the UK & EMEA Procurement Lead, supporting end-to-end procurement from project initiation to contract award, while developing commercial and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in project procurement/buying within construction.
• Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• MCIPS qualification would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities from project initiation through to contract award and delivery.
• Act as a company representative and interface with client procurement teams on assigned projects.
• Support the development and implementation of Project Procurement Execution Plans.
• Research, identify and qualify new contractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor existing suppliers.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Review and commercially evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Support tendering, negotiation and contract award processes.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure project requirements are met.
• Work closely with project, commercial and engineering teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project objectives.

Skills

Project procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

MCIPS (desirable)

Job description

Kenton Black Limited in Birmingham is hiring an Assistant Buyer / Graduate Buyer to join the UK EMEA Procurement Team. This early-career role offers exposure to capital equipment, construction trade packages and supplier negotiations on high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects.

You will work closely with the Head of Procurement and the UK & EMEA Procurement Lead, supporting end-to-end procurement from project initiation to contract award, while developing commercial and