Procurement Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Buyer to join their forward-thinking procurement team in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder engagement across various categories, including IT and consumables. This position offers the chance to innovate within procurement operations and make a significant impact in a decentralised environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, commercial, or procurement roles.
• Strong analytical skills and passion for digitalising processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives across diverse categories.
• Manage supplier contracts and ensure performance delivery.
• Track market trends and bring innovative ideas into procurement.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Self-starting attitude

Education

Experience in buying 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.