Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Buyer - Bristol

Position: Buyer

Location: Bristol (Permanent or Freelance)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year or equivalent day rate (Negotiable for the right candidate)

Role: Temporary to Permanent (6 months - 12 months)

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for a long-term career opportunity in infrastructure?

Our Client

Join a specialist Tier 1 Infrastructure Contractor delivering major rail projects across the UK. With a multibillion-pound order book, this is your chance to be part of a company transforming the rail industry.

Offering an environment where professional growth is actively supported, you will have the opportunity to advance your career within the stability of long-term frameworks. This includes gaining professional certifications, developing new skills, and mentoring junior team members, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally.

The Role

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in procurement across the business, covering materials, labour, plant, and services. You will be responsible for negotiating costs, managing supplier relationships, presenting data and reports to key stakeholders, and overseeing supplier performance. You will also support tenders within a long-term 10-year framework.

This role offers excellent career growth, including the opportunity to progress into a Procurement/Category Manager position and gain CIPS professional training.

Your Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have 2 - 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying. Industry experience in Rail, Construction, or Automotive (infrastructure) is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer ready to step up or an existing Buyer seeking more responsibility.

Act now!

Move this process forwards and apply now! Only one position is available - interviews are taking place W/C 31st March & 7th April 2025.

Contact Josh Andrews on 07780 727 077 or via email at [e-mail].

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.