Senior Buyer – Service Contracts
Location: Hybrid – Reading
Type: Permanent
Are you a commercially driven procurement 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
* 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 enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.