Job Description
Role: Buyer – Strategic Procurement (Manufacturing)
Work Type & Location: Hybrid (London)
Role Type: Permanent, £30-50,000 DOE + Bonus
Start Date: ASAP
A forward-thinking global organisation is looking for a Buyer – Strategic Procurement to join a dynamic, growing Group Procurement function. This role sits at the heart of a transformation journey that’s modernising procurement across a diverse portfolio of businesses, blending technology, strategy, and cross-functional influence.
You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team, supporting group-wide sourcing and process innovation projects across a wide range of categories – including IT, consumables, and facilities – with the autonomy to drive meaningful change.
As a Buyer – Strategic Procurement, you will:
1. Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across a broad category base (e.g. IT, materials, FM, and services)
2. Help implement procurement process improvements using automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot)
3. Manage and support group-level contracts, ensuring supplier performance and value delivery
4. Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements an...