Procurement Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Buyer to join their forward-thinking procurement team. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder engagement across various categories, needing an analytical mindset and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in a decentralized, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, supply chain, commercial or procurement roles.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and contract management systems is a plus.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives across diverse categories.
• Manage and support key supplier contracts.
• Work closely with internal business units to understand needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent stakeholder management

Communication skills

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.