Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Location: Bupa Place, Salford Quays, M50 3SP (Hybrid working, up to 3 days working from home)

Salary: £26,500 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Fixed term benefits allowance

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until end of February 2027) | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Application Deadline: Monday, 7th September 2026

About the Role

As an Assistant Buyer at Bupa Place, you will play a vital role supporting sourcing activities across a range of categories within the UK Market Unit. Working alongside experienced Category Specialists and Managers, you will help identify opportunities, conduct market research, support tender processes, and provide valuable commercial insights that ensure Bupa works with trusted partners and achieves strong value for money. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to launch or develop a career in procurement, sourcing, or commercial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sourcing activities, category plan development, market research, and supplier benchmarking across procurement categories.

• Assist with supplier selection, tender activities, pre-qualification processes, and commercial reviews.

• Prepare procurement reporting dashboards, manage data-driven insights, and coordinate supplier due diligence and documentation.

• Maintain supplier and contract records, support contract drafting, and promote procurement best practices across the organization.

• Build positive, professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while upholding high standards of ethical conduct.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential: Previous experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment (please highlight this in your application).

• Advantageous: Prior experience within a buying, procurement, negotiation, or contract administration function.

• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain information and build effective stakeholder relationships.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, confidence working with data and reporting tools, and great attention to detail.

• A positive, professional approach with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: £26,500 to £28,000 per year plus a fixed-term benefits allowance.

• Holiday & Time Off: 25 days holiday per year (pro-rata).

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to comprehensive physical and mental wellbeing support services and a confidential employee assistance programme.

• Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: Workplace pension and online shopping discounts covering everyday entertainment, retail, dining, and more.