Buyer

Anson McCade Pty; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking global organization seeks a Buyer – Strategic Procurement to join its Group Procurement function in London. This mid-senior level role involves leading sourcing initiatives, implementing process improvements, and conducting market research within a hybrid work model, providing opportunities for growth in procurement careers.

Benefits

Pension & Benefits Package

Hybrid working

International exposure

Qualifications

• Background in procurement, buying, supply chain or commercial roles.
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking skills.
• Confident communication style with the ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across categories.
• Implement procurement process improvements using automation.
• Manage and support group-level contracts ensuring supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial thinking

Communication

Tools

eProcurement tools

Contract management tools

Job description

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Role: Buyer – Strategic Procurement (Manufacturing)

Work Type & Location: Hybrid (London)

Start Date: ASAP

A forward-thinking global organisation is looking for a Buyer – Strategic Procurement to join a dynamic, growing Group Procurement function. This role sits at the heart of a transformation journey that’s modernising procurement across a diverse portfolio of businesses, blending technology, strategy, and cross-functional influence.

You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team, supporting group-wide sourcing and process innovation projects across a wide range of categories – including IT, consumables, and facilities – with the autonomy to drive meaningful change.

As a Buyer – Strategic Procurement, you will:

• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across a broad category base (e.g. IT, materials, FM, and services)
• Help implement procurement process improvements using automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot)
• Manage and support group-level contracts, ensuring supplier performance and value delivery
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and influence buy-in to centralised sourcing initiatives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to bring insights and innovation into procurement decisions

A successful Buyer – Strategic Procurement will have:

• Background in procurement, buying, supply chain or commercial roles
• Strong analytical and commercial thinking skills
• Confident communication style with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Interest in digital transformation, automation, and data-led procurement practices
• Familiarity with eProcurement or contract management tools is a plus
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a decentralised, agile environment
• Pension & Benefits Package
• Hybrid working & international exposure
• High-potential development path into senior procurement or category roles

Not sure if this role fits perfectly? Feel free to send your CV anyway – we may have other opportunities that align with your experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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