Buyer
Location
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 11, 2026
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness on a contract basis. This role requires presence on-site 2 days per week and entails a variety of responsibilities crucial to the procurement function within a highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes.
Produce and manage procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements.
Identify risks, issues, and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies.
Support the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation, and award.
Ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard.
Support negotiations with suppliers, focusing on commercial aspects to ensure favourable outcomes.
Support the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plans.
Co-ordinate the end-to-end pr...
Key Responsibilities:
Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes.
Produce and manage procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements.
Identify risks, issues, and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies.
Support the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation, and award.
Ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard.
Support negotiations with suppliers, focusing on commercial aspects to ensure favourable outcomes.
Support the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plans.
Co-ordinate the end-to-end pr...