Strategic Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work after induction

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Reed is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Kent team in a hybrid role. You will manage high-value procurement, lead tenders, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, while engaging internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement or contract management, experience with end-to-end tender processes, and strong analytical capabilities. Hybrid working after induction is available.

Qualifications

• Background in procurement, purchasing or contract management.
• Exposure to complex operational, technical or project-based environments.
• Proven involvement in end-to-end tender processes, from market engagement through to contract award.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including contract review and negotiation.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of ERP, purchasing or procurement systems.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support competitive tender processes from market engagement to contract award.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluation criteria and commercial analyses.
• Review supplier proposals, pricing structures and contractual compliance.
• Lead or support technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Draft and administer contracts and purchasing agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support contract management activities.
• Assist with risk management, dispute resolution and commercial governance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement outcomes.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior procurement colleagues.

Skills

Procurement

Tender management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

ERP systems

Education

CIPS qualification or studying

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reed is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Kent team in a hybrid role. You will manage high-value procurement, lead tenders, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, while engaging internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a background in procurement or contract management, experience with end-to-end tender processes, and strong analytical capabilities. Hybrid working after induction is available.