Purchasing Technician - Buyer

Purchasing Technician (Buyer)

Location: LE9

Department: Environment & Transport Highways Delivery, Commercial & Business Support

Salary:£14.83 per hour

To work between the hours of 7am and 4.30pm (start and finish to be agreed)

About the Role

As a Technician (Buyer), you will provide an efficient, compliant procurement and supply chain service, supporting the delivery of both revenue and capital highway programmes. You'll be responsible for hiring, leasing and purchasing plant, equipment and materials, while ensuring all procurement activities comply with Council procedures and relevant procurement legislation.

You'll also help manage supplier performance, maintain accurate purchasing records, and provide first-class support to operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure goods, materials and plant in line with Council Contract Procedure Rules and Public Contracts Regulations.
• Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders using Oracle E-Business Suite.
• Manage procurement opportunities through the Due North electronic tendering portal.
• Arrange plant and material deliveries, collections, hires and off-hires.
• Support contract and supplier management activities, including supplier performance monitoring and c...