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We're on an exciting procurement transformation journey, and we're growing our team to help make it happen. As part of this, we're introducing key new roles and looking for talented, motivated procurement professionals who want to make a real impact.
If you're passionate about driving value, building strong stakeholder relationships, and shaping the future of procurement, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's evolving, ambitious, and central to our business success.
More about the role
We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Buyer to lead indirect procurement across a diverse range of categories including professional services, Legal and corporate spend.
This is a key role within our procurement team, focused on delivering value, driving efficiencies, and supporting business growth through effective supplier management.
The role is working in our South Rings Office in Preston 1-2 days a week
More about you
You're a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on building strong relationships and delivering value beyond cost savings. With experience in indirect procurement, you understand the importance of sourcing goods and services that keep the business running smoothly, from IT and professional services to facilities and marketing.
Your negotiation skills will be matched by your ability to build strong relationships across teams and with suppliers.
The Essential Criteria for this role is
Skilled in developing high-quality procurement documentation, including strategies, tender documents, and recommendations.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver value for money.
You will have proven experience in a Senior Buyer role, specifically within Indirect procurement, managing a broad range of categories and delivering strategic value across the business.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training and development
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
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