Senior Buyer – Hard Services Procurement
Location: 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: £45,000
We’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.