Associate Buyer
Date:
16 Oct 2026
Location:
Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Company:
National Gas
Requisition ID:
3355
£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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