Buyer

Buyer East Kent Hybrid Up to £41,000 DOE Full time Permanent A large, complex infrastructure organisation is seeking a Buyer to join them on a hybrid basis, this role we are looking for an experience candidate within procurement, purchasing or a project based role where you have worked within the engineering, infrastructure or construction industry! This is a technical role within a busy department. Key responsibilities include: Support purchasing activity across infrastructure, operational, facilities and other technical categories Help set up fair and compliant supplier engagement processes, ensuring strong standards around ethics, health and safety, and corporate responsibility Assist with end-to-end tender activity including supplier sourcing, timelines, documentation and pricing coordination Review and assess supplier submissions, checking commercial detail, cost structures and compliance with contractual/legal requirements Take part in clarification discussions with both suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical and commercial queries Support negotiation activity and contribute to supplier selection decisions and tender award recommendations Prepare, issue and help manage contracts through to completion and signature Monitor supplier delivery and performance, supporting contract variations, change control and issue resolution where required Track key commercial risks including guarantees, penalties and contractual obligations Provide regular updates and ..... full job details .....