Senior Buyer – Hard Services ProcurementLocation: Candidates will have the option to be based at their Manchester, London or Birmingham offices 2 - 3 days a week and work from home the rest. Salary: £45,000We’re working with a prominent facilities management provider, known for delivering exceptional environments across the UK. As part of their continued investment in Procurement excellence, we're hiring a Senior Buyer to join their Corporate Functions team – supporting category leadership across Hard Services, including repair and maintenance.This is a high-visibility role for a commercially sharp procurement professional ready to drive cost optimisation, improve supplier performance, and contribute to category strategy across a dynamic and fast-paced business.What you’ll be doing:Supporting the Category Manager and Procurement Business Partners across the Hard Services (repair & maintenance) category.Driving category strategy execution, sourcing initiatives, and performance tracking.Leading RFIs and RFPs – from data gathering to contract award – ensuring commercial and operational value.Managing supplier relationships and tracking KPIs, performance, and compliance in line with strategic objectives.Supporting the contract renewal pipeline and assisting in the development or cessation of framework agreements.Engaging with stakeholders across the business to understand operational needs and drive procurement best practices.Using tools like Coupa and Provalido to monitor procurement metrics, savings delivery, and supplier scorecards.Championing ethical sourcing, ESG compliance, and modern slavery commitments across the supply chain.What we’re looking for:Proven experience in procurement within hard services, maintenance, or technical services.Strong category management and negotiation skills.Ability to thrive in a complex, multi-site environment with multiple stakeholders.Comfortable using procurement systems (P2P), Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.Commercially astute, analytically strong, and solutions-focused.Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience (MCIPS desirable).A team player who’s confident leading conversations with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.Full UK driving licence required.