Senior Buyer / Procurement Officer

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic procurement team as a Junior Contracts Manager/Procurement Officer in a leading Mobile Telecoms company. This exciting role offers the chance to manage contract renewals, negotiate with suppliers, and support strategic procurement decisions. With a focus on process improvement and data analysis, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring best value from third-party suppliers. If you're an ambitious professional ready to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career and make a significant impact in the telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management, or administration is essential.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end sourcing to contract process across multiple functions.
• Lead contract renewals and manage supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Junior Contracts Manager / Procurement Officer

Location: Greater Reading (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

Job Type: Permanent

Are you a procurement professional looking for your next step? Or an ambitious administrator eager to grow in a fast-moving environment? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Junior Contract Manager / Procurement Officer to join a dynamic and supportive procurement team within a leading Mobile Telecoms company. This role will focus on Contract Renewals for Professional Services, ensuring best value from third-party suppliers while managing risk effectively.

What You’ll Do:

1. Support the end-to-end Sourcing to Contract process across multiple business functions
2. Scope business requirements and contribute to sourcing strategies
3. Lead contract renewals and manage supplier negotiations
4. Provide data analysis and recommendations to support strategic procurement decisions
5. Support process improvement and project management initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

1. Experience in procurement, contract management, or administration
2. Strong analytical and negotiation skills
3. A proactive mindset with a keen eye for process improvement
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ready to take your next career step? Apply today and be part of a team that invests in your success!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Other

Industries

Telecommunications