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BUYER (Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years)

About Us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters. We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.

The Role – Overview

Based at the NLB’s Headquarters in central Edinburgh with the option to Hybrid work, as Buyer you will manage quotes for goods and services and support the Procurement and Supply team with related NLB activities including below threshold procurement across the marine, construction and ICT sectors, amongst others.

This is a fixed term post for two years.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range is £36,867 per annum rising to £39,920 after 1 year in post. 
•  A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%
•  Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays
• Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• You will hold or be willing to work towards achievement of a Procurement or Business qualification.
• Awareness of UK Public Procurements legislation.
• Awareness of Government Commercial Agency and other collaborative opportunities.
• Awareness of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations.
• Experience of using financial systems and procurement platforms.
• Planning and Time Management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to accuracy
• Excellent IT skills

There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea, and to the protection of our maritime environment.

For further details and an application pack please download an application from our website.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 29th June 2026

INTERVIEW DATES: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August 2026

The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer