Buyer

Mitie Group plc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement team. This hybrid role involves strategic procurement activities for the Fire and Security portfolio, requiring strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement, excellent communication abilities, and a good understanding of supplier management. A CIPS qualification is a plus. The position is based in multiple locations across the UK including Birmingham and London.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the procurement industry, ideally on fire and security products.
• Good understanding of process, supplier management and tendering.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic procurement activities including complex high-value sourcing and negotiations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best market value and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop category strategies aligned to business needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Buyer - Fire & Security, Birmingham, London, Bristol, Northampton or Manchester (can be based in either of these offices) – Hybrid

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will play a key role in supporting category strategy development and sourcing activities, ensuring supply chain solutions are fit for purpose, cost‑effective, and innovative. This role will cover our Fire and Security portfolio including the integration of new acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic procurement activities including complex high‑value sourcing and negotiations
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best market value and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Develop category strategies aligned to business needs.
• Manage and support internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Implement and maintain supplier management programmes, measuring performance and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the procurement or purchasing industry, ideally on fire and security products.
• Good understanding of process, supplier management and tendering.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify cost‑reduction opportunities and deliver value.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• CIPS qualification would be advantageous.