Procurement Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in central procurement is seeking a high-potential Buyer to enhance procurement operations across various categories including IT and electronic components. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mindset and strong stakeholder management skills, playing a vital role in innovation and automation within the procurement team.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, supply chain, commercial or procurement roles.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, decentralised environment.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and contract management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives across multiple categories.
• Manage key supplier contracts for delivery of value.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Buying experience

Supply chain knowledge

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.