Buyer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assystem are recruiting for a Buyer to join our customers team a 6-month contract to support the delivery of key projects in Derby.
Role details:
· Job title: Buyer
· Location: Derby
· Contract: 6-month contract
· Hours: 37 hours + per week (flexible start and finish times)
· Contract type: PAYE via Umbrella
Operating within the supply chain management team across the full product/service life cycle, this role will ensure supplier commercial issues are resolved effectively and efficiently. Manage work queue, including the sourcing of parts/services, raising and management of all purchase documents within the SAP system or other purchasing systems.
Qualifications and experience required to apply for the role:
- Membership of CIPS or studying towards the qualification is desirable.
- Substantial direct purchasing/supply chain management experience
- Experience in SAP (purchasing module) is preferred
- Possess understanding of manufacturing processes and the cost drivers, as well as total cost of acquisition impact
- Understand and be able to operate Supplier Relationship Management
- Proven track record in delivering results
**Security clearance is required**
Whilst we encourage applications from all nationalities, Assystem within the UK are subject to security and export control restrictions due to the nature of work to be undertaken.
These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby
Reference ID: DBS-BUYER
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Buyer roles across Assystem's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40 - £40 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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