Senior Buyer

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking a Senior Buyer for their UK Procurement team in Nottingham. This role involves leading negotiations with Professional Services vendors, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency, and working with analytical tools to achieve optimal outcomes. Candidates should have procurement experience in regulated industries and be proficient in data analysis tools. The company offers hybrid working, great compensation, and a focus on employee well-being and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Great compensation package

Pension and healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus plan

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within financial services or regulated industries.
• Proficient in data analysis tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Hands-on experience in procurement platforms and digital sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for Professional Services from external providers.
• Negotiate contracts and improve value using analytics.
• Collaborate with departments, Finance, and Legal.

Skills

Procurement within financial services

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Data visualization

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle EBS

IronClad

Job description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

We\'re looking for a Senior Buyer to join our UK Procurement team on a fixed term basis. If you\'re passionate about technology, data-driven decision-making, and delivering real commercial impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Reporting into the Lead Procurement Manager, you will lead complex negotiations with Professional Services vendors across multiple departments, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and agreement on strategic goals. Combine analytical rigor, market intelligence, and technology-enabled procurement practices will be key to success. You will focus on managing relationships with vendors and negotiating to achieve the best possible outcomes for external resourcing activities like main integration or migration programmes.

What you\'ll do:

• Lead sourcing for Professional Services from external providers to support business operations.
• Use analytics and market insights to improve value and negotiate contracts.
• Partner with departments, Finance and Legal to influence decisions.
• Build vendor relationships and monitor performance using Measurements.
• Stay ahead of tech trends and apply insights to procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2).

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within financial services or regulated industries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar).
• Hands-on experience in procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle EBS, IronClad) and familiarity with digital sourcing tools.
• Experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and delivering commercial savings.
• Experience dealing with different pricing models and delivery frameworks that impact professional services engagements.
• Experience communicating insights using data visualization and storytelling techniques.
• CIPS qualification would be an added bonus

Additional Information

National-Finance

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - Nottingham based twice per week
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian\'s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian\'s people first approach is award-winning; World\'s Best Workplaces\u2122 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work\u2122 in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian\'s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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