Senior Buyer

TXP; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement services company is seeking a Senior Buyer for a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. This 9-month FTC position involves leading supplier negotiations, driving cost savings, and mentoring Procurement Assistants. Candidates should have substantial procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a chance to work in a booming industry recognized as Critical National Infrastructure.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Potential for contract extension or permanent role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Buyer/procurement role.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and communication skills.
• Organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage key relationships.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Oversee procurement across IT, Telecoms, Energy and Facilities.
• Mentor two Procurement Assistants.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Detail-focused

Deadline-driven

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer - Edinburgh | Hybrid | 9-Month FTC

Why join?

• Be part of a booming industry recognised as Critical National Infrastructure
• Work with a supportive team and over 1,000 UK clients
• Potential for contract extension or a permanent role

What you'll do

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage key relationships
• Drive cost savings and process improvements
• Oversee procurement across IT, Telecoms, Energy, Facilities, and more
• Mentor two Procurement Assistants

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in a Buyer/procurement role
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and communication skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven
• Industry experience in data centres, digital infrastructure, or telecoms is a bonus