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Supply Chain Development Support Administrator
Posted 1 day ago by Carlsberg Britvic
About The RoleThis role is to enable Customer Supply Chain to achieve successful ISO 9001 accreditation.The role will be...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Field, England, United Kingdom
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Data Analytics Business Analyst (Supply Chain & R&D) - remote - £400/day - 9 mon...
Posted 4 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
We are seeking an experienced Data Analytics Business Analyst to support a major enterprise data and analytics programme...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location EUROPE
Oracle Fusion Cloud AP Consultant with Supply Chain and O2C, P2P, and R2R experi...
Posted 6 days ago by Group Nine
Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Functional SME for Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable (AP).Gather, analyze, and document business...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Only w2 - Senior Procurement / Purchasing Functional Consultant - Remote
Posted 7 days ago by Bright Sol
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement/Purchasing Functional Consultant to support procurem...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Oracle Procurement SME with Public Utility exp - Remote + Travel
Posted 1 week ago by Diversified Technology, Inc.
WHO WE AREFounded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staff...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Buyer Contract Roles
What does a buyer contractor do?
Buyer contractors are engaged to manage the sourcing and procurement of goods and services within supply chain and procurement functions, working across the purchasing cycle from supplier identification and tendering through to negotiation, contract placement, and ongoing supplier management. The scope of the role varies by sector and seniority: in retail and FMCG, buyers focus on commercial negotiation and range management; in manufacturing and engineering, buyers manage the sourcing of components and raw materials; in the public sector, buyers operate within formal procurement frameworks and compliance requirements. Buyer contractors are brought in to cover vacancies, provide additional capacity during peak sourcing activity, or deliver a specific procurement project.
What sets strong Buyer contractors apart is depend on the sector and the complexity of the category they are managing. Commercial negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively are expected across all Buyer contract roles. Experience with procurement systems and purchase order management is widely assumed, with specific platform knowledge such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Purchasing being an advantage in larger organisations. For public sector roles, familiarity with PCR2015 procurement regulations and the ability to run compliant tender processes is essential. CIPS qualification is well regarded across the procurement contracting market and is frequently listed as a preference at senior Buyer and Category Manager level.
What is the market like for buyer contractors?
The market for Buyer contractors is a steady mid-volume market driven by cover needs, procurement transformation programmes, and the ongoing demand for commercial capacity within supply chain functions across manufacturing, retail, public sector, and professional services. The market is particularly active in retail and FMCG, where seasonal trading patterns and range reviews create predictable peaks in demand for experienced buyers. Rates reflect the seniority and category complexity involved, with senior buyers managing high-value or strategically important categories commanding day rates well above those for more transactional purchasing roles. CIPS-qualified contractors with strong category management experience are consistently in the strongest demand.
What does 'remote working' mean for buyer contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do buyer contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for buyer roles typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working buyer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 buyer contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to July 2026.