Buyer (18 Month FTC) in Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has opened within Admiral's Group Procurement team. This function manages our supply chain's governance and controls to ensure we secure essential goods and services, maximise value, and adhere to all regulations and legal requirements. The team comprises 16 members, including this position, and is structured to better support our customers. We offer diverse experience and talent and emphasise knowledge sharing. Passionate about our work, we strive for excellence through effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will report to the Group Procurement Manager and will be responsible for sourcing goods and services – including tenders, contract renewals, market research, lower value contract negotiation, and contract development.

Responsibilities

• The sourcing of goods and services for indirect categories of spend.
• Supporting the Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager in order to identify and manage the appropriate sourcing process i.e RFI, RFP.
• Work closely and collaboratively with our customers and to lead on tenders and contract renewals, including negotiation and contract development.
• Provide support on the administration of suppliers, this will range from categorising suppliers to assisting the business.
• Identify risks through the sourcing process.
• Provide support on the administration of contracts. This will range from updating contracts in the contract management system to reporting contract renewals and updating contract records.
• Providing general support and completing ad‑hoc tasks as required by Procurement Managers.

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years procurement experience with tender management, contract, and supplier management.
• Stakeholder management experience to mid‑management level.
• Experience of using own initiative and working pro‑actively on different tasks, while prioritising your own workload.
• A strong track record of delivering value.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and IT literate.
• Experience negotiating with stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Working towards MCIPS or willing to achieve the required qualifications.
• A strong track record of delivering value.
• Experience managing low‑medium risk tender exercises.
• Financial services Procurement experience.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It’s a place where you can be you, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people‑first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can grow and progress at a pace and direction that suits you, make a difference for our customers and each other, and share in our future. All eligible colleagues can receive up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join, increasing the longer you stay, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years. We’re fully committed to ensuring your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work‑life balance.

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long‑term health condition that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.