Buyer - FM Goods & Services VA2784

Anabas is a dynamic, national Facilities Management company dedicated to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for corporate office occupiers across the UK. We pride ourselves on service excellence, strong client relationships, and creating environments where people can thrive.

We are currently looking for Buyer to join our team at our support center office in Darlington DL1 4WD - Working Monday to Friday 40 hours a week in this permanent role

• £30,000 to £34,000 annual salary dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Category Support & Spend Review

• Take ownership of defined FM categories, including selected M&E goods and services

• Review current and forecast spend across assigned categories

• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved value

• Support stakeholder discussions to understand operational requirements and demand

Supplier Review & Development

• Review existing suppliers on the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for performance, suitability and coverage

• Support rationalisation and improvement of the supplier base

• Assist in identifying and evaluating new suppliers

• Support supplier onboarding in line with procurement governance

Sourcing & Market Engagement

• Support RFQs, pricing exercises and tender activity

• Collate and compare supplier quotations and proposals

• Assist with benchmarking and basic market analysis

• Help assess supplier capability, pricing structures and service offerings

Cost Analysis & Value Delivery

• Support cost analysis activity across FM and M&E categories

• Assist in identifying cost-saving and cost-control opportunities

• Help maintain pricing consistency across suppliers and contracts

• Contribute to savings tracking and reporting

Frameworks & Supplier Agreements

• Support the implementation and use of supplier frameworks

• Assist in maintaining structured pricing and service agreements

• Help track rebate arrangements where applicable

• Support contract documentation and agreement control

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activity follows internal policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activity, approvals and supplier data

• Support compliance and due diligence checks for suppliers

• Assist in maintaining procurement system accuracy

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with operational and FM teams to support day-to-day requirements

• Provide guidance on approved suppliers and procurement routes

• Support consistent and compliant procurement practices across the business

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in a Buyer, Junior Buyer or Procurement Support role required

• Exposure to FM services or M&E supply chains is beneficial

• Ideally, you will hold or be working towards a CIPS qualification and have experience using MRP/ERP systems, although these are beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of procurement or purchasing processes

• Good numerical and analytical ability

• Good attention to detail and structured working style

• Confident communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Behaviours & Attributes

• Proactive and willing to take ownership of defined categories

• Strong attention to detail and process discipline

• Eager to learn and develop within procurement

• Reliable, organised and able to manage multiple priorities

• Positive, practical, and solutions-focused approach

Benefits include

• Employee Assistance Programme: Anabas employees have access through health assured to support and advice on a variety of issues that can impact life.
• Access to Life Assured App: Anabas employees have access to a multitude of resources to aid health and wellbeing.
• Life Insurance x 1 annual salary
• Recognition and Reward scheme: Mangers can highlight work well done with a financial reward of varying amounts.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme: A great way to purchase a bike & accessories whilst spreading the cost through salary sacrifice (annual income dependent).
• Recommend a friend scheme: Nominate a new Anabas team member to join our already talented team and receive a referral payment.
• Company events.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a structured FM procurement role with real category exposure, particularly across M&E goods and services. The role offers hands-on experience in supplier management, sourcing support and cost analysis within a developing procurement function.

Come and join us - the closing date for new applications will be the 17th of July 2026.