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The Buyer provides high-quality, timely procurement support aligned to processes and best practice, including sourcing, managing procurement schedules, supporting procurement strategies, and coordinating deliveries. The role supports successful project outcomes by ensuring alignment with project requirements, customer specifications and governance, while capturing and feeding back supplier performance to support central supply chain management.
Job Responsibility
Deliver procurement activities for assigned projects in line with programme, budget, and technical specifications
Prepare and issue RFQs/ITTs based on project requirements
Work with key stakeholders to ensure both technical and commercial compliance requirements are met at RFQ stage
Obtain and evaluate quotations using approved templates, preparing tender evaluations and recommendations
Prepare and maintain Procurement Schedules providing regular updates to the Project Manager and ensure supplier PQQs remain valid for project duration
Ensure timely placement of purchase orders, ensuring all contractual and technical requirements are correctly flowed down to the supply chain
Expedite orders as required to support project delivery
Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate complex matters where appropriate
Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate complex matters to the Lead Buyer
Maintain accurate project procurement records including evaluations, quotations, and correspondence for all assigned projects
Participate in project meetings to update the team on procurement progress, risks, and dependencies
Engage with project-specific suppliers and subcontractors
Clarify technical queries, delivery constraints, and project-specific requirements
Provide supplier performance insights for project reviews and central supply chain management purposes
Support invoice matching processes by providing accurate information to Finance
Assist with collecting supplier documentation (insurance, certificates, contact details) in support of supplier onboarding & renewals
Help maintain central supplier details in supply chain management software and supplier records in procurement filing structure
Requirements
CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent)
Proven background in sourcing, RFQ management, negotiating, and supplier engagement
Understanding of commercial, technical, and quality requirements in procurement
Experience in project-based procurement in engineering, construction, defence, or manufacturing environments
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple sourcing packages concurrently
High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline
Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Proficient in procurement systems, Microsoft Office, and document management tools
Reliable, methodical approach to documentation and record management
What we offer
Life Assurance 3x Salary
Private Healthcare package
Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%