Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer – 6 – 9 month Fixed term contract

£25,000 per annum

To provide support across all areas of procurement and supply chain that ensure the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. To ensure that item and supplier databases are properly maintained.

• Experience in a public sector environment
• A proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Sourcing process and procedures, including contractual experience.
• A determined resilient and enthusiastic attitude.

• Able to make decisions, operate autonomously and independently
• Confident and professional
• Excellent communicators with the ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight as part of a flexible hybrid-working model, with a blend of home working and at least three days per week in the office.
• Supportive and sponsored professional development opportunities + reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• 24.5 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave per annum.
• Generous Pension Scheme – with the ability to adjust your contribution amount.
• Automatic enrolment to The Royal Mint’s Life Assurance Scheme.
• Access to free onsite car parking and canteen with Ground Control Coffee shop.
• Access to various salary sacrifice schemes e.g. Technology, Cycle to work, Pendragon Car Leasing Scheme.
• Automatic access to our Hapi App offering retail and leisure discounts, and employee assistance/wellbeing programme in partnership with Health Assured.
• Ability to join and use our onsite gym, which is run by employees within The Royal Mint + access to onsite occupational health support and physio.
• Opportunities to get involved in supporting our chosen charity and paid time to take part in volunteering via our ‘Give a Day’ incentive.