Buyer

Mills & Reeve; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and manage supplier relationships in Birmingham. The successful candidate will spearhead procurement projects, ensure compliance, and drive cost savings. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered along with opportunities for hybrid working. Join a firm known for its supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with procurement experience.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and drive improvements.
• Aptitude for identifying cost reduction opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and manage commercial negotiations.
• Manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance with procurement policy.
• Identify and drive improvements to procurement processes.

Skills

Experience in purchasing indirect goods and services

Strong Excel skills

Confidence working with stakeholders

Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Education

MCIPS qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Buyer to support procurement, manage contracts, work with suppliers, and help deliver value in a leading, forward‑thinking law firm.

The role

Join Mills & Reeve as a Buyer and play a key role in supporting our 2030 strategy. This full‑time, permanent position is based in Birmingham (with occasional travel and hybrid working). You'll work closely with our Head of Procurement & Finance Operations, leading procurement projects, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring best value for the firm. You'll help drive cost savings, support compliance, and contribute to our high‑performing team.

The person

We're looking for a self‑motivated, enthusiastic Buyer with experience in purchasing indirect goods and services. You'll be confident working with stakeholders at all levels, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of procurement processes are essential. MCIPS qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable.

The activities

• Lead procurement projects and commercial negotiations
• Manage supplier contracts and drive improvements
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and industry standards

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre‑screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!

Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

• We’re ambitious – we aim high, we embrace new ideas and we’re passionate about our work
• We’re open – we communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right
• We care – we’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate – we’re easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.