Associate Buyer

5 days ago

Peterborough PE FD, United Kingdom National Gas Full time £35,921 - £40,417 per year
Associate Buyer
£35,921 to £40,417 plus up to 6% bonus
Peterborough

Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote. Occasional travel to other sites across the East region will be required.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As an Associate Buyer, you'll support lower-value and lower-risk regional sourcing and contract management activities across assigned spend categories. Working closely with the Supply Chain & Commercial team for the East region, you'll help deliver procurement processes from market research and tender preparation to contract award and supplier performance tracking. This is a great opportunity to build your commercial expertise and contribute to the success of regional supply chain operations.

What you'll be doing
  • Supporting sourcing events and contract management activities.
  • Conducting market research and supplier assessments.
  • Preparing and issuing RFPs and sourcing documentation.
  • Managing contract renewals and performance tracking.
  • Ensuring compliance with supply chain policies and regulations.
  • Analysing spend data and generating reports.
  • Assisting with onboarding and induction activities.
  • Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Carrying out expediting activities for procured products.
  • Collaborating with supply chain team to align strategies.
About you

You'll be a delivery-focused individual with developing commercial and category knowledge, keen to grow your expertise in procurement and contract management. You'll be confident working independently on lower-risk projects, have a collaborative mindset, and bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key requirements & experience
  • Experience in sourcing and contract management processes
  • Commercial acumen and value-driven mindset
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to build knowledge of supply chain processes and regulations
  • Strong data analysis and insight generation skills
  • Full UK car driving licence
What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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