Buyer
Posted 1 day ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Buyer role involves coordinating multi-discipline activities throughout the procurement cycle for a 12-month contract in Victoria, London. The position requires adherence to procurement procedures, vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation. The Buyer will also ensure compliance with company policies and maintain effective service delivery while liaising with various stakeholders. This role is classified as inside IR35 and allows for hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and properly follow all our client’s procurement procedures and policies.
- Perform due diligence on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
- Liaise with Requesting Units at our client’s UK branch to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
- Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical evaluations of tenders.
- Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards in line with agreed schedules.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve areas of contractual and commercial conflict.
- Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining the extent of risks and liabilities involved, and clearly summarising such risks to support management decisions, in liaison with our client’s Legal team.
- Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
- Liaise with external contractors to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures, directives, and standards throughout all activities.
- Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
- Ensure adherence to the company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
- Fully comply with our client’s Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
- Ensure proper archiving and traceability of documentation in line with company procedures.
Key Skills:
- Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services is preferred.
- Contracts and purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in conducting contract evaluations.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
New Job Opportunity - Buyer - Initial 12 Month PAYE Contract - London
Our Client has a requirement for a Buyer who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Victoria, London.
Contract Length: Initially 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Hybrid: 8 days working from home per month
Role Overview:
Our client requires a Buyer to coordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle—from developing enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, contract preparation, implementation, and amendments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and properly follow all our client’s procurement procedures and policies.
- Perform due diligence on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
- Liaise with Requesting Units at our client’s UK branch to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
- Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical evaluations of tenders.
- Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards in line with agreed schedules.
- Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve areas of contractual and commercial conflict.
- Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining the extent of risks and liabilities involved, and clearly summarising such risks to support management decisions, in liaison with our client’s Legal team.
- Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
- Liaise with external contractors to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures, directives, and standards throughout all activities.
- Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
- Ensure adherence to the company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
- Fully comply with our client’s Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
- Ensure proper archiving and traceability of documentation in line with company procedures.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience:
Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services is preferred. Contracts and purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in conducting contract evaluations.