Operational Buyer

ERSG Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join our procurement team. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing activities, PO issuance, supplier negotiations and RFQ support within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage supplier relationships, review commercial terms and resolve invoicing queries, while maintaining accurate procurement records across active projects. Strong SAP skills and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Direct Procurement.
• Strong hands-on SAP transactional experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders and RFQ processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including raising and issuing Purchase Orders (POs).
• Negotiate supplier pricing, manage supplier relationships and support the tendering of RFQs.
• Review and agree commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier invoicing and payment queries, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update supplier and purchasing systems with quotation information.
• Manage procurement work queues and prioritise purchasing requirements to meet operational and project deadlines.
• Support operational teams with procurement processes, system improvements and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate purchasing demand across ongoing projects, ensuring requirements are delivered efficiently.

Skills

Direct procurement

Supplier relationship management

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Independent working

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join a procurement team, supporting day-to-day purchasing activities and ensuring the efficient delivery of procurement requirements across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong direct procurement experience, confident SAP capabilities and the ability to manage supplier relationships within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including raising and issuing Purchase Orders (POs).
• Negotiate supplier pricing, manage supplier relationships and support the tendering of RFQs.
• Review and agree commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier invoicing and payment queries, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update supplier and purchasing systems with quotation information.
• Manage procurement work queues and prioritise purchasing requirements to meet operational and project deadlines.
• Support operational teams with procurement processes, system improvements and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate purchasing demand across ongoing projects, ensuring requirements are delivered efficiently.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Direct Procurement.
• Strong hands-on SAP transactional experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders and RFQ processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced business environment.