A leading UK financial services organisation is seeking an experiencedSenior Buyerto join its commercial procurement and third-party management team. This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders, shaping supplier decisions, and helping the business get the best value from its supplier base.
You’ll work across a variety of categories, supporting new engagements and renewals and ensure a smooth and strategic approach to third-party relationships. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking with structured risk awareness and stakeholder collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing sourcing activity across indirect spend, including supplier selection, RFPs and onboarding
* Negotiating commercial terms and contracts with new and existing vendors
* Building strong internal relationships to support business needs with compliant and cost-effective supplier solutions
* Supporting supplier performance and issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle
* Collaborating with internal risk and compliance teams to ensure third-party activity aligns with regulatory requirements
* Contributing to continuous improvement across procurement processes and tools
What You’ll Bring:
* Strong background in procurement or commercial sourcing, ideally in regulated or complex environments
* Confidence in managing supplier negotiations, contracts and RFPs
* Understanding of procurement governance and third-party risk
* Ability to influence stakeholders across different departments
* Experience in indirect categories such as facilities, marketing, IT or professional services
* Comfortable working in hybrid environments with a mix of face-to-face and remote collaboration
* CIPS qualification (or currently studying) is desirable but not essential
What’s In It For You:
* Salary to be discussed upon application
* A collaborative team culture with supportive leadership
* Clear progression pathways and learning opportunities
* Flexible hybrid working with 3 days in office and 2 from home
* Private medical cover, life assurance and bonus scheme
* 25 days’ holiday, with the option to buy more
* The chance to influence real commercial outcomes in a respected, well-established financial business
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