Buyer Role
FM Conway is recruiting an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will focus on targeting key spend areas across the business and raise tenders to suppliers to reduce costs. You will actively seek new supply chain partners from both the UK and overseas, report and monitor spend trends. This is a 9‑12 month, fixed‑term contract based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent.
The duties of the Buyer role will include:
* Raising and implementing supply chain agreements to new and existing suppliers/subcontractors while managing our existing supply chain database.
* Liaising with different divisions within the business to assist in reducing costs and ensuring the company is buying at the most competitive rates available.
* Producing system reports and monitoring the status/value of procurement liability for the business.
* Negotiating fixed rate deals with suppliers to obtain the most suitable and cost‑effective options for the company.
* Negotiating at tender stage, right through to procuring for projects.
* Drafting, preparing and presenting monthly spend reports to the main board of directors.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a Buyer with previous experience in a commercially focused organisation who can demonstrate appropriate use of quality, risk and health and safety procedures. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels in the organisation.
Benefits
As our Buyer, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer health and well‑being benefits, including 24‑hour advice lines and support from our in‑house mental health first aiders. Based at our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on‑site gym and subsidised restaurant.
About FM Conway
FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.
The Procurement team at FM Conway ensures the timely and cost‑effective supply of materials, services, and specialist contractors needed to deliver projects safely and efficiently. Beyond purchasing, the team plays a strategic role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and mitigating risks such as delays, cost volatility, and supply chain disruptions. It also supports broader objectives like sustainability and social value, making it a key contributor to both project success and long‑term business performance.
So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Buyer then please click ‘apply’ today.
Closing Date
23/05/2026
FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.
We believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team – never by AI.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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