Senior Buyer

Profectus Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus Recruitment is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead service contract negotiations within a dynamic procurement team. Hybrid role based in Reading, focusing on supplier performance, spend analysis, and contract renewals across multiple sites.

You will manage supplier relationships, deliver cost savings, and support bids and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring a small procurement team. Essential CIPS Level 4 and 2+ years' experience required.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 qualified.
• Minimum 2 years procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience in cost management and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading negotiations on service and maintenance contracts
• Managing supplier relationships and performance
• Supporting procurement operations and contract renewals
• Producing spend and performance reporting
• Supporting bids, pricing exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing support and guidance to a small procurement team

Skills

CIPS Level 4

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Excel & analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Buyer - Service Contracts

Location: Hybrid - Reading
Type: Permanent

Are you a commercially driven procurement professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive Senior Buyer to join a growing procurement team, leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations within a dynamic technical services environment.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting key operational services across multiple sites.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading negotiations on service and maintenance contracts
• Managing supplier relationships and performance
• Supporting procurement operations and contract renewals
• Producing spend and performance reporting
• Supporting bids, pricing exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing support and guidance to a small procurement team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• CIPS Level 4 qualified
• Minimum 2 years’ procurement experience
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Experience in cost management and performance improvement

Desirable

• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, engineering, or technical services

If you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.