Senior Buyer (IT / Regulated Procurement)
Contract: 6 months initial (strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: £550 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35)
Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to Warwick as needed
About the Role
We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a collaborative, high‑performing procurement team within a large, complex and regulated organisation. This is a level 7 equivalent contractor role, backfilling a team member on secondment, and offers a flexible mix of strategic sourcing activity and day‑to‑day procurement support. Rather than owning one major programme, this role provides senior‑level contribution across a varied procurement workload – supporting tender activity where required, handling complex ad‑hoc requests, and helping the wider team embed and interpret Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) requirements. It's well suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem‑solving, and being a trusted commercial partner, without the pressure of a single headline project.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and, where appropriate, lead RFPs and tender events
* Manage and progress ad‑hoc procurement requests of varying value and complexity
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand demand and commercial requirements
* Support the interpretation and practical application of Procurement Act 2023
* Prepare for and lead commercial negotiations, including redlining supplier contracts
* Analyse bids and make clear commercial recommendations
* Apply total cost of ownership thinking to sourcing decisions
* Act as a commercial bridge between stakeholders, suppliers, legal and procurement colleagues
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Contribute to continuous improvement across procurement processes and ways of working
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a senior‑level procurement or strategic sourcing role
* Strong commercial and contract negotiation capability
* Experience drafting, reviewing or amending supplier contracts
* Confident stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical teams
* Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving, changeable environment
* Willingness to learn and engage with Procurement Act 2023 (prior experience helpful but not essential)
* IT procurement experience or an IT commercial background
* Experience working in a regulated environment
* Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa and SAP Ariba
* Experience managing multiple workstreams or projects simultaneously
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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