Procurement Buyer

Sanderson; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site 1 day per week

Job summary

Sanderson is recruiting a Procurement Buyer for a well-established not-for-profit organisation in the United Kingdom. The role is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover with hybrid working, Kings Hill site (1 day on-site per week) and a salary up to £33,500.

You will run RFQs, support supplier selection and contract negotiations, manage purchase orders and assist with P2P processes, onboarding, due diligence and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Around 2+ years' experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Knowledge of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards one) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Running RFQs and sourcing activities
• Supporting supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Managing purchase orders and supporting Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Assisting with supplier onboarding, due diligence and compliance checks
• Supporting contract renewals and supplier reviews
• Maintaining procurement documentation and regulatory records
• Working closely with internal stakeholders on procurement activities

Skills

Sourcing & RFQ management

Supplier & stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking to develop your career in procurement while working for an organisation that makes a genuine social impact?

We're supporting a well-established not-for-profit organisation in the search for a Procurement Buyer to join their procurement team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role offers hybrid working, strong development opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

• Contract / 12-month fixed-term
• Up to £33,500
• Kings Hill / Hybrid (1 day on-site per week)
• UK citizenship / EU settled status / ILR Visa required

What you'll be doing

• Running RFQs and sourcing activities
• Supporting supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Managing purchase orders and supporting Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Assisting with supplier onboarding, due diligence and compliance checks
• Supporting contract renewals and supplier reviews
• Maintaining procurement documentation and regulatory records
• Working closely with internal stakeholders on procurement activities

What we're looking for

• Around 2+ years' experience in procurement or purchasing
• Knowledge of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• CIPS qualification (or working towards one) would be beneficial