Senior Service Contracts Buyer — Negotiations & Savings

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

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.