Procurement Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a high-potential Buyer to join its innovative procurement team. The role involves strategic sourcing, managing contracts, and working with stakeholders to enhance procurement operations. Ideal candidates will bring experience in procurement, an analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills, contributing to modernizing and streamlining processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, supply chain, commercial or procurement roles.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives across indirect and direct categories.
• Manage supplier contracts and ensure value delivery.
• Engage with internal units to promote centralized procurement deals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Self-starting attitude

Education

Experience in buying, supply chain, commercial, or procurement roles

Tools

eProcurement tools

Contract management systems

AI platforms

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days in-office)

We’re looking for a high-potential Buyer to join a forward-thinking central procurement team. You'll work across a wide variety of categories including IT, electronic components, consumables, and FM, helping to modernise procurement operations in a decentralised, global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support sourcing initiatives across a diverse range of indirect and direct categories
• Innovation & Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities using tools like AI and Copilot
• Contract Management: Manage and support key supplier contracts, ensuring delivery of value and performance
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal business units to understand needs and encourage opt-in to central deals
• Market Intelligence: Track trends and bring innovative ideas into procurement processes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in buying, supply chain, commercial or procurement roles
• An analytical mindset with a passion for streamlining and digitalising processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, self-starting attitude — comfortable working in a fast-moving, decentralised environment
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools, contract management systems, or AI platforms is a plus (but not essential)

If you're passionate about procurement and ready to play a key role in an innovative and growing function, we'd love to hear from you.