General Procurement Buyer

Procurement Heads; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Procurement Buyer to shape sourcing strategies and lead contract negotiations. The role involves ownership of procurement categories, closely working with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive real value in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in managing contracts and supplier negotiations, along with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft tools. Hybrid work model is available, offering a base salary of up to £55,000 with bonuses.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 base salary

Up to 15% bonus

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working (3 days per week in Greenford)

Competitive pension

Plus other benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing contracts, tenders, and supplier negotiations end-to-end.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing strategies.
• Good proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading assigned procurement categories and shaping sourcing strategies.
• Running end-to-end tendering and contract processes.
• Partnering with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Managing supplier performance through reviews and agreements.
• Driving compliance with procurement policies and systems.

Skills

Managing contracts

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Buyer to take ownership of indirect procurement categories, while also supporting other areas as needed. You will work closely with stakeholders across the UK&I, helping to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives and ensuring global procurement priorities are successfully translated into local execution. This role offers the opportunity to shape supplier partnerships, lead contract negotiations, manage spend, and ensure procurement activities deliver real value across a fast-paced commercial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading assigned procurement categories, analysing suppliers, markets, and costs to shape sourcing strategies.
• Running end-to-end tendering and contract processes, from documentation to negotiation and award.
• Partnering with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Managing supplier performance through reviews, scorecards, and service-level agreements.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, purchase order processes, and invoice/claims resolution.
• Driving compliance with procurement policies and systems while collaborating with global teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience managing contracts, tenders, and supplier negotiations end-to-end.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and good proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in leading projects.
• Proactive, customer-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why this is a great opportunity

This role gives you the chance to influence procurement strategies, work across multiple categories, collaborate with global teams, and make a measurable impact in a high-performing and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 base salary
• Up to 15% bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in Greenford)
• Competitive pension
• Plus other benefits