Proven experience as a Buyer within a project-led engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environment.
A leading organisation delivering specialist programmes across the UK nuclear sector are currently recruiting for a Buyer on a full-time basis in Reading.
Role - Buyer
Location - Reading
Salary - Competitive + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Buyer will include and will not be limited to:
- Deliver end to end project procurement to schedule, budget, and specification.
- Issue RFQs and ITTs, evaluate quotes, and produce tender recommendations
- Maintain procurement schedules and supplier compliance.
- Place and expedite purchase orders and resolve supplier issues.
- Keep audit-ready procurement records and provide updates in project meetings.
- Manage supplier engagement and provide performance feedback.
- Support invoice matching, onboarding documentation, and supplier data maintenance.
Key skills and experience required for Buyer job applicants will include and will not be limited to:
- CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in sourcing, RFQ management, negotiation, and supplier engagement.
- Strong understanding of commercial, technical, and quality requirements.
- Project-based procurement experience within engineering, construction, defence, or manufacturing.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple packages at once.
- High attention to detail with disciplined, audit-ready documentation.
- Confident using procurement systems, Microsoft Office, and document management tools.
- IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace (or equivalent) is desirable, training can be provided.
Clearance: BPSS
To apply for this Buyer / Procurement Buyer / Purchasing Officer / Procurement Officer / Sourcing Specialist candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.