Buyer

Kent County Council · Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

Location
Maidstone
Job Type
Fixed Term Full Time
Posted
June 30, 2026

Job Description

Role Responsibility

Would you enjoy a busy and varied role, with a range of routine and project-based tasks? The Sourcing Support Team are looking for a Buyer to join their team at an exciting time in Local Government. You will be responsible for reviewing and processing purchase orders and setting up new suppliers, as well as supporting the procurement of low value goods and services, including those most commonly sourced by the council. Working closely with the Senior Buyer and Sourcing Support Team Manager, you will undertake research, review spending data, solve problems and contribute towards continual improvements in our processes, many of which support spend control and delivering best value for the wider council. To join us you will have:

  • Proven experience of being a team player, who can use their own initiative.
  • Keen attention for detail
  • A positive, problem solving mindset
  • Confidence in analysing and interpreting data.
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