Strategic Procurement Buyer for FM & Projects

Kudos Services; Greater London, Warrington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Gym Discounts

Retailer Discounts

Job summary

Kudos Services in London and Warrington is seeking a commercially minded Buyer to join our procurement team. You will procure maintenance services, materials and consumables to support operations, ensuring value for money and compliance across projects.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage competitive tenders, supplier engagement, bid evaluation and contract award, while monitoring supplier performance and delivering cost savings and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain role, ideally within Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Construction or a similar operational environment.
• Experience managing tender processes, evaluating bids and negotiating supplier contracts to achieve best value outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse costs, identify savings opportunities and negotiate favourable terms.

Responsibilities

• Procure maintenance services, materials and consumables to support operational delivery across the business.
• Manage competitive tender exercises for lifecycle projects and Tenant Work Variations, including tender documentation and supplier engagement.
• Bid evaluation and recommendation of preferred suppliers; align procurement decisions with budgets.
• Develop and manage an effective supply chain, monitor supplier performance and negotiate pricing and service agreements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Organization & stakeholder management

Education

CIPS qualification (ideal)

Job description

Kudos Services in London and Warrington is seeking a commercially minded Buyer to join our procurement team. You will procure maintenance services, materials and consumables to support operations, ensuring value for money and compliance across projects.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage competitive tenders, supplier engagement, bid evaluation and contract award, while monitoring supplier performance and delivering cost savings and service improvement.