Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Final date to receive applications: 8 October 2026

Department: Contracts & Procurement

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Reporting To: Procurement Manager

Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Buyer on a 12 month Fixed Term contract basis.

The Buyer will work as part of a high-performing, customer-focused Procurement team, managing sourcing and supplier activities to support safe and reliable plant operations. The role will support operational & maintenance activities, planned outages & shutdowns through the timely procurement of critical goods and services.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

• Lead RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations against commercial requirements and liaising with stakeholders to support the evaluation of technical & operational requirements
• Conduct tender activities and commercial bid evaluations on low-medium risk/value requirements, and make recommendations for supplier selection & award
• Review supplier terms and conditions and contract documentation, identifying commercial risks and non-standard clauses, and support or lead negotiations to ensure contracts meet business and procurement requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain low-med risk/value supplier contracts on px standard forms of contract in accordance with stakeholder requirements
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with px procurement policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and any relevant laws and legislation
• Use px procurement systems to manage the P2P process, supplier information and procurement data accurately and efficiently
• More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

• Qualified or working towards CIPS, or relevant industry experience
• Previous experience in a procurement role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: word, excel, email
• Appreciation & application of data management systems
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions and forms of contract
• Confident using ERP systems (SAPbyD knowledge beneficial)

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.