Associate Buyer
6-Month Contract | £350 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35 | Hybrid (Warwick, 2 days per week)

We are supporting a major UK infrastructure and regulated-utilities organisation in the recruitment of an Associate Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with early to mid-level experience to gain exposure to a complex, highly regulated environment whilst working alongside experienced procurement and commercial professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Associate Buyer, you'll support the delivery of procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend and business projects.

• Supporting procurement and sourcing activities across multiple projects
• Preparing procurement approval documentation and governance packs
• Working closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements
• Supporting procurement processes from initiation through to contract award
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks and procurement procedures
• Assisting with supplier engagement and commercial evaluations
• Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and audit trails
• Supporting contract and supplier management activities where required
• Producing reports, presentations and procurement-related documentation

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous procurement, purchasing, sourcing or commercial experience
• Understanding of procurement processes and governance requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing documentation and working within structured processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated industry such as utilities, infrastructure, engineering, nuclear, transport or public sector environments
• Experience supporting indirect procurement activity
• Exposure to contract management or supplier management activities
• Knowledge of governance, compliance or audit requirements
• Experience preparing business cases, approval packs or procurement documentation

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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