Associate Buyer

£37,455 to £41,861 + up to 6% bonus

Location: Peterborough

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week working in the office Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of our East region office in Peterborough

About us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

 

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

 

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the role

Help shape sourcing decisions that deliver value across National Gas.

 

As an Associate Buyer, you'll support regional procurement and contract management activity, helping secure the goods and services needed to keep projects and operations moving.

Why this role matters

This is an opportunity to build your procurement and commercial career while making a visible impact across a varied operational environment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, supporting sourcing activities from market research and tendering through to contract award and supplier performance management.

 

Working within our regional Supply Chain team, you'll help identify opportunities to improve value, strengthen supplier relationships, and support efficient delivery across the business. It's a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to develop broad commercial experience across multiple spend categories.

What you'll be doing

• Support sourcing projects across a range of regional spend categories
• Deliver end-to-end tender processes, from supplier identification through to contract award
• Analyse spend data and market information to identify opportunities and inform recommendations
• Prepare and issue tender documentation, including requests for proposals and sourcing packs
• Monitor supplier performance, contract commitments, and renewal requirements
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Produce reports and recommendations that support commercial decision-making

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking with analytical problem solving and wants to develop their procurement expertise in a collaborative environment.

 

Essential

• Experience supporting sourcing, procurement, or contract management activities
• Ability to analyse data and turn findings into clear recommendations
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of value-for-money principles
• Experience working with suppliers, stakeholders, or customers to achieve outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

 

Desirable

• Experience managing tender or quotation processes
• Knowledge of supplier performance or contract management activities
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or regulated industries
• Understanding of procurement processes and commercial governance
• Experience using procurement, contract management, or ERP systems
• Understanding of commercial risk and compliance

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

 

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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