Procurement Specialist - 6 month FTC

CityFibre Holding Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure provider in Milton Keynes is looking for a Procurement Specialist. In this hybrid role, you will manage sourcing and tender processes for goods and services, oversee supplier contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, a performance-related bonus, and extensive wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end procurement processes.
• Ability to secure clear and beneficial supplier agreements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and tender processes for goods and services.
• Oversee tier 3 supplier contracts and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive positive change and contribute to procurement strategies.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent relationship-building abilities

Analytical mindset and attention to detail

Confidence in managing end-to-end procurement processes

Adaptability and proactive problem-solving

Job description

Overview

This hybrid role offers a great balance of home and office working. You’ll join your colleagues in your local office for team meetings.

As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we’re busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be.

Designed from scratch for the internet, our network is greener, more reliable and ready for the future. The products we provide over it not only lead the market on speed, value and service, they help businesses to innovate, provide entire communities with a better foundation for their digital lives and support economic growth, locally and nationally.

What does that mean for you? The opportunity to make internet connections (and daily life) a whole lot better, for a lot of people!

Joining us as a Procurement Specialist

You’ll manage sourcing and tender processes for goods and services, oversee tier 3 supplier contracts, and support cost-saving initiatives. This role offers exposure across multiple categories, driving supplier performance and contributing to procurement strategies. Ideal for a proactive professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience in end-to-end procurement.

You’ll receive a competitive salary, a car allowance, a performance related bonus, and a range of benefits to support you across your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.

This is some of what you can expect to be doing:

• Lead procurement projects with confidence, managing sourcing and tender processes for goods and services that keep our network operations running smoothly
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and working toward shared goals
• Take ownership of contract management, keeping supplier agreements clear, accurate, and beneficial for the business
• Spot opportunities for savings and improvements, helping us streamline processes and deliver better value across the supply chain
• Drive positive change, contributing fresh ideas to enhance procurement strategies and support a culture of continuous improvement

What you’ll bring to the role

• Strong negotiation skills to secure clear, fair, and beneficial agreements with suppliers
• Excellent relationship-building abilities, fostering trust and collaboration with both internal teams and external partners
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Confidence in managing end-to-end procurement processes, from supplier selection to contract management
• Adaptability and proactive problem-solving, thriving in a fast-paced environment and driving continuous improvement

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality. We’re endorsed by WORK180 and we’re a partner of Diversifying. We have pledged our commitment to the Armed Forces Gold Covenant, are a Care Leaver Friendly Employer, and we’re a Disability Confident Leader. Working together with our Employee Communities, we’re wholly committed to ensuring that our people’s voices are heard, and that everyone feels a sense of belonging and pride to be a part of CityFibre. If you’d like to explore our culture and values, check out The CityFibre Way.

What you can expect from us

We want to offer you all the support you need to thrive inside and outside of work. This means giving you the tools to grow your career with us, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that you can adapt to your lifestyle. This includes 25 days annual leave, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of choice, a range of wellbeing and savings initiatives including private medical insurance, and supportive family friendly and menopause policies.

Additional information

We want to create a sense of belonging for everyone. We celebrate our differences and work to ensure everyone has the best chance to succeed, starting with our recruitment process. No matter your background, family or carer status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender, or gender identity, we welcome your application. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please email us at [e-mail]. We want to help!