Procurement Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique recherche un acheteur talentueux pour rejoindre une équipe d'approvisionnement central. Le candidat idéal travaillera sur une variété de catégories, notamment l'informatique et les composants électroniques, tout en modernisant les opérations d'approvisionnement dans un environnement mondial décentralisé.

Qualifications

• Expérience en rôles d'achats, chaîne d'approvisionnement ou commerciaux.
• Capacité à rationaliser et à digitaliser les processus.
• Connaissance des outils d'eProcurement est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et soutenir des initiatives de sourcing dans diverses catégories.
• Gérer et soutenir les contrats clés des fournisseurs.
• Engager les parties prenantes internes pour comprendre les besoins.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive self-starter

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.