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Senior Cybersecurity/Software Supply Chain Program Lead or Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Javen Technologies, Inc
Job Profile SummaryLead the design and implementation planning for Fifth Third's Enterprise Open-Source Management Progr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Oracle Ebusiness Supply Chain Functional SME, Remote - 70041
Posted 5 days ago by PRIMUS Global Services Inc.
Oracle EBS Supply Chain Functional SME, RemoteWe have an immediate need for an experienced Oracle EBS Supply Chain Funct...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Texas
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S/4HANA – Coupa Integration Architect (Indirect Procurement)
Posted 5 days ago by HelloKindred
Company DescriptionWho is HelloKindred?HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles...
- Rate £416 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Contract W2/ 1099 | Senior Dynamics 365 F&O Supply Chain Techno-Functional Lead...
Posted 5 days ago by Anagha Techno Soft
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Dynamics 365 F&O Supply Chain Techno-Functional Lead with strong experience in Su...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant (Procurement, Inventory & Order Management)
Posted 5 days ago by NavaTech LLC
Job SummaryWe are looking for a highly experienced Oracle Cloud SCM Consultant with 15+ years of overall SCM experience,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Techno-Functional Consultant | W2 / 1...
Posted 5 days ago by Anagha Techno Soft
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Techno-Functional Consultant with strong ex...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Business Analyst Supply Chain / Manufacturing (Raynham, Massachusetts)
Posted 5 days ago by Techwave Consulting Inc
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst/Project Manager with strong expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing....
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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SAP MM Procurement Data Senior Consultant
Posted 6 days ago by Computer Futures
Job Title: SAP MM Procurement Data Senior ConsultantLocation: Europe-based candidates onlyWorking Arrangement: RemoteTra...
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- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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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 August 2026.