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Buyer Hybrid Working

We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for a Buyer to join their Procurement Team at their head offices in Warwickshire. This role will play a vital role in shaping how our client sources, negotiates, and delivers value across their organisation while building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career, take ownership of key spend areas, and make a visible impact in a supportive, forward‑thinking team. Working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver a high‑quality procurement service, ensuring best value, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement.

This role will take ownership of a defined portfolio (over £20m annual spend), leading sourcing activity, managing suppliers, and delivering strategic value.

• Lead sourcing activities across a variety of goods and services
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement
• Run tenders and competitive bidding processes (including e‑auctions)
• Negotiate contracts and deliver cost savings and value
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify opportunities
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues proactively
• Analyse spend, market trends, and risks to inform decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practice

• Experience in a procurement or buying role (2+ years preferred)
• Degree and/or CIPS qualification (or working towards)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Confident stakeholder engagement across different levels
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A drive to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement

Our client looks for people who are open minded, embrace new ways of working, step out of their comfort zone and look to continuously learn. Opportunities to progress, to develop and to be recognised for your achievements are part of our client s daily life, and they want to share that with you!