Profectus Recruitment
Senior Buyer – Service Contracts
Location: Hybrid – Reading
Type: Permanent
Are you a commercially driven procurement / Buyer professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive Senior Buyer to join a growing procurement team, leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations within a dynamic technical services environment.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting key operational services across multiple sites.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Buyer
- 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
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience within healthcare, medical devices, engineering, or technical services
If you have a suitable background within Procurement / Buyer and enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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