Buyer

Description:

Buyer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal
Contract: Long-Term Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain & Procurement team at Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to support a major UK energy operation by delivering efficient procurement services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely supply of goods and services critical to operational success.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the logistics team, you will play a key role in driving procurement best practice, improving operational efficiency, and supporting material coordination across the asset.

Key Responsibilities

* Raise and manage Purchase Orders in line with company procurement policies.

* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

* Ensure the timely procurement and delivery of goods and services.

* Track Purchase Orders through to delivery and resolve supplier issues.

* Support material coordination alongside logistics and warehouse teams.

* Promote procurement best practice and catalogue utilisation.

* Assist with supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and performance management.

* Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing, negotiations, and contract renewals.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes.

Requirements

* Extensive experience working as a Buyer using SAP.

* Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.

* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

* Experience supporting contract activities, sourcing, and supplier management.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively.

* Strong Microsoft Office skills.

* Degree qualified is preferred but not essential.

What's on Offer

* Long-term contract opportunity.

* Opportunity to work on a major UK energy asset.

* Collaborative and supportive Supply Chain & Procurement team.

* Varied role with exposure to procurement, logistics, supplier management, and continuous improvement