Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Buyer to join Paragon Business Essentials. The purpose of this role is to support the successful onboarding of approximately 140 suppliers following the award of a GCA Marketplace contract. The Buyer will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and onboarding suppliers across designated product categories, ensuring a robust and commercially competitive supplier base is established to support marketplace growth and customer requirements
The role will manage assigned suppliers through the end-to-end onboarding process, acting as the primary point of contact from initial engagement through to marketplace go-live. This includes supplier discovery, qualification, onboarding coordination, catalogue setup, and supplier readiness activities. The Buyer will work closely with the central Procurement team, which will be responsible for conducting supplier due diligence, compliance reviews, and associated approval processes.
This is a 6 month FTC with potential for further opportunity upon review.
Location - Remote UK
Hours - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm or 8:30am - 4pm
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, research, and engage prospective suppliers across assigned product categories to support the growth of the RM6369 Marketplace.
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Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for assigned suppliers from initial engagement through to marketplace go-live
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Coordinate with Central Procurement, which is responsible for supplier due diligence, compliance reviews, and approval activities
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Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with prospective suppliers to secure competitive pricing, terms, and service commitments.
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Engage with existing and new suppliers to identify suitable solutions that meet customer specifications, timescales, and budget requirements.
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Ensure all procurement and sourcing activities are conducted in accordance with Government Buying Standards, public sector procurement regulations, framework requirements, and internal governance policies
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Provide regular updates on supplier onboarding status, risks, issues, and achievements.
Skills and Attributes we are looking for
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Demonstrable experience in a Procurement, Buying, Category Management, Supplier Management, or Commercial role.
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Experience of supplier sourcing, supplier onboarding, and supplier relationship management.
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Experience of conducting commercial negotiations and securing favourable supplier terms.
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Knowledge of public sector procurement principles, frameworks, and governance requirements is desirable
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Experience of managing multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously within challenging timescales.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider project team
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High attention to detail and accuracy when managing supplier information, onboarding documentation, and commercial agreements
Paragon is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will be considered fairly and without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
