What's involved with this role: Role: Commercial Buyer Job Ref: QAD 2756/2701 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate Hours per week: 37 hours per week Contract Length: Anticipated 18 months Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid - 3 days may be required in the office We are seeking a Buyer with a solid understanding of JAGGAER or Ariba systems and a proven track record in sourcing to contract and navigating Public Procurement Regulations. You will manage complex, high-value contracts and ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023. With strong communication and stakeholder management skills, you’ll liaise seamlessly with various departments, field queries, and support end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering and evaluation. We are looking for candidates with experience in system implementations (preferably finance-related) and a strong background in procurement or purchasing environments. While a background in the nuclear or defence sectors is desirable, your ability to work on high value complex contracts is key for this role. Key requirements: Knowledge of end-to-end public procurement Experience of end-to-end tendering Tender evaluation experience Experience of System Implementations (finance) Previous experience in a procurement/purchasing environment Knowledge and understanding of JAGGAER (preferably) or Ariba (as equivalent) Experience working on high value complex contracts Background in nuclear or Defence (desirable). Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. "XI Am Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.