Site Purchaser: Multi-Category Consumables Buyer

TSL; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TSL is seeking a Buyer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of pre-lims and other consumables for site operations. The role spans across multiple categories, requiring meticulous data handling and coordination with suppliers and internal teams to meet site needs.

You will ensure accurate records, timely orders, and transparent documentation, while balancing quality, cost, and availability for temporary site items.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, procurement, or purchasing across multiple categories or in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to work with detailed information, specifications, pricing data, and supplier records.
• Strong judgment when reviewing purchasing options and applying established standards.
• Clear communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Able to learn new categories, products, and purchasing requirements quickly in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase pre-lims and temporary site consumables (lighting, fencing, PPE, etc.).
• Manage purchasing across categories; ensure accuracy, timely orders aligned with site needs.
• Maintain detailed supplier, pricing, specifications, and purchasing history records.
• Review requests, compare options, and document decisions clearly.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers on requirements, delivery timing, and availability.
• Monitor purchasing data and category information; keep it current and organized.
• Follow procurement procedures, approvals, and documentation standards.
• Support continuity of supply for temporary site needs while balancing quality and cost.

Skills

Procurement

Multi-category buying

Data accuracy

Supplier management

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

TSL is seeking a Buyer to manage the sourcing and purchasing of pre-lims and other consumables for site operations. The role spans across multiple categories, requiring meticulous data handling and coordination with suppliers and internal teams to meet site needs.

You will ensure accurate records, timely orders, and transparent documentation, while balancing quality, cost, and availability for temporary site items.