Overview
Senior Buyer position at Wesleyan. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – currently 1-2 days in the office per week, with flexibility to meet business needs. Closing Date: 27th August 2025.
Salary: Up to £56,400 dependent on skills and experience
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As a proud mutual since 1841, Wesleyan is committed to creating brighter financial futures for our customers and members. We specialise in providing financial services to some of the nation’s most trusted professions: GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers. To find out more about what we do, visit our website: https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/about
We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign which means we are open to discuss flexible working, job shares and part time options.
Your role
Working within our Procurement & Supplier Management Team, as Senior Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing and selecting suppliers for the procurement of goods and services on behalf of Wesleyan. You’ll evaluate the market effectively, identifying suppliers and following our processes to ensure that suppliers to our business provide the best overall value. You’ll run tender processes, negotiate agreements for sound outcomes for Wesleyan, and will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the optimal route of supply.
What you’ll be doing
* Negotiating Supplier Agreements to obtain the best possible terms while maintaining a good relationship with them
* Leading on Tender processes, leveraging every opportunity to optimise the outcome for Wesleyan
* Contributing to the delivery Procurement & Supplier Management Team\'s strategy
* Contributing to the financial performance of the team via tactical and strategic cost savings initiatives and revenue opportunities
* Sourcing and evaluating suppliers (new & incumbent), determining the best source of supply for each product or service base on price, quality, delivery time and other criteria
* Previous experience of managing end-to-end procurement processes, gained in a similar environment
* Previous indirect procurement and contract management experience
* Commercially minded and proficient negotiator
* Ability to create positive relationships with suppliers
* Ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management process
* Proven track record in building relationships, influence and act as an authority across the organisation up to senior management level
* Able to demonstrate a high standard of planning, organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work accurately under pressure both in terms of volume of work and deadlines from multiple sources – demonstrating the ability to multi-task effectively
* Annual Performance based Bonus – based on a mixture of company and personal performance
* 28 days annual leave (plus 1 additional “culture day” & bank holidays) – increases to 30 days with 5 years’ service
* Company pension scheme - matched plus 2% (up to 10%)
* Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (available on weekends for personal use – subject to availability)
* Cashback and discounts on major brands in retail, leisure, health, and wellbeing
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* 2 volunteering days per year
What to know before applying
* Equal Opportunities: Wesleyan are an equal opportunities employer. We know the best teams are made up of inclusive groups of diverse people where everyone’s contribution counts, and we believe everyone has the right to proudly be themselves. We’re building a culture where difference is actively encouraged and simply recruit the best people for the job irrespective of lifestyle, life history and life choices.
* Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.
* VISA Sponsorship: We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK – within our recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work.
* Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks, though we reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we would therefore recommend an early application if you’d like to be considered for our opportunities.
* Regulatory Requirements: This role is subject to regulatory requirements. As a financial services organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect the Wesleyan Group and our customers. Relevant checks and assessments will be carried out during the recruitment process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or the Insurance Distribution Directive. Please note a criminal record check and credit check will apply and this role is also subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).
Senior/Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Purchasing
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