Procurement Buyer

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a prominent public sector organization in Derby. This role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading supplier performance initiatives. An ideal candidate has a Level 4 CIPS qualification and experience in strategic procurement, focusing on value delivery and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification or equivalent, working towards MCIPS desirable.
• Solid understanding of Public Procurement, including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Proven experience in strategic procurement, ideally within FM or public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sourcing and category plans to meet business objectives.
• Manage full tender processes using the Find a Tender Service (FTS).
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with current legislation.

Skills

Public Procurement expertise

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 4 CIPS qualification

Job description

The Role

We re recruiting a Senior Buyer to take ownership of supply chain activities for a leading organisation in the public sector. You ll manage everything from sourcing, tendering, and contract implementation to supplier development, ensuring value delivery and strong stakeholder relationships.

You ll also support other parts of the wider group, working closely with procurement teams to drive best practice and compliance with the latest regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sourcing and category plans to meet business objectives
• Manage full tender processes using the Find a Tender Service (FTS), including contract setup
• Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with current legislation and company policies
• Engage with suppliers throughout selection, evaluation, contracting, and ongoing management
• Lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide market insight, benchmarking, and risk assessments to inform procurement decisions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support integrated procurement
• Support sourcing of new solutions, products, and materials across the group
• Prepare volume and price forecasts for budgeting and reporting purposes
• Produce performance reports for senior management

Requirements

• Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification (or equivalent), working towards MCIPS desirable
• Solid understanding of Public Procurement processes, including the Procurement Act 2023
• Proven experience in strategic procurement, ideally within FM, building, or public sectors
• Knowledge of procurement performance metrics, tendering, and contract management
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as required; full driving licence essential

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation where you can lead procurement activity that directly impacts service delivery and value for money. You ll work within a supportive team that values quality, innovation, respect, and trust.