Buyer Tachbrook Park Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid The role You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver a high-quality procurement service, ensuring best value, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll take ownership of a defined portfolio (over £20m annual spend), leading sourcing activity, managing suppliers, and delivering strategic value. What you’ll be doing 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 What we’re looking for 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 What you’ll bring A proactive, solutions-focused approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills A drive to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement