Buyer
Posted 7 days ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Talacre, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Buyer role involves leading procurement activities for a Decommissioning & Carbon Capture & Storage Project at Talacre, with initial training in Kingston upon Thames. The position requires managing purchase requisitions, preparing tender strategies, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The role is full-time and outside IR35, specifically for UK residents. The start date is set for January/February 2026, with onsite work commencing in February 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Purchase Requisitions for all project goods and services
- Ensure PRs are accurate, complete, and aligned with budget and technical requirements
- Prepare tender strategies and procurement documentation
- Liaise daily with bidders, inspectors, vendors, and the Kingston office
- Support vendors through technical/commercial proposal stages
- Review and compare proposals, recommending actions to improve project outcomes
Key Skills:
- Proven Buyer experience in Oil & Gas or Energy
- Strong understanding of goods & services procurement
- Proficiency in SAP and MS365
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Talacre
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Buyer Contract 12 months Talacre (initial training in Kingston upon Thames) Start: Jan/Feb 2026 | Outside IR35 | UK Applicants Only
Our Client, a global leader in major energy and infrastructure engineering projects, is looking for an experienced Buyer to support the my clients Decommissioning & Carbon Capture & Storage Project. You’ll be the onsite procurement lead, managing all buying activities across goods and services while working closely with project, vendor, and technical teams.
The Role
As the onsite Buyer, you will:
- Manage Purchase Requisitions for all project goods and services
- Ensure PRs are accurate, complete, and aligned with budget and technical requirements
- Prepare tender strategies and procurement documentation
- Liaise daily with bidders, inspectors, vendors, and the Kingston office
- Support vendors through technical/commercial proposal stages
- Review and compare proposals, recommending actions to improve project outcomes
What You’ll Need
- Proven Buyer experience in Oil & Gas or Energy
- Strong understanding of goods & services procurement
- Proficiency in SAP and MS365
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Contract Details
- Contractor position – full time (up to 5.5 days/week when required)
- Outside IR35
- Training in Kingston upon Thames (January 2026)
- Onsite in Talacre from February 2026
- UK residents only – full right-to-work required (no sponsorship available)
About the Client
A global engineering and construction leader, delivering large-scale onshore and offshore projects. Operating in 50+ countries with a diverse, innovation-driven workforce, the Client is committed to sustainability, digitalisation, and supporting the global energy transition.
Interested? Ready to play a key role in a major decommissioning and CCS project? Get in touch to discuss the opportunity.