Buyer

Summary: The Buyer position in the Defence Sector involves supporting procurement processes for an initial 18-month assignment. The role is focused on achieving cost savings through comprehensive public procurement practices. Candidates should have relevant experience in procurement within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors. The position offers a remote/hybrid working arrangement based in Reading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the procurement process for Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), e-procurement, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Manage sourcing processes and end-to-end tender management.
• Engage in complex and high-value procurement projects.
• Utilize knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015.

Key Skills:

• Recent experience as a Buyer with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end public procurement.
• Experience in procurement or purchasing operations within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015.

Salary (Rate): £NEG Excellent Day Rates

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

BUYER - DEFENCE SECTOR

Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the Defence Sector, who is looking for a Buyer for an initial 18-month assignment.

Location: Reading - Remote/Hybrid

Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will have recent experience as Buyers, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end public procurement that achieves cost savings.

• Experience supporting the procurement process for Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), e-procurement, negotiation, and vendor management in relevant categories.
• Experience in sourcing processes and end-to-end tender management.
• Previous involvement in complex and high-value procurement projects.
• Background in procurement or purchasing operations within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.