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Reading (Berkshire)
Hays
Buyer
Posted: 16 April
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Your newpany

You will join a collaborative procurement team, taking ownership of a defined portfolio of service and maintenance contracts covering critical equipment. The job focusses on securing strong agreements, ensuring strong supplier performance,pliance, and continuity of service within a regulated environment.

Your new role

You’ll leadmercial negotiations, manage contract lifecycles, and act as a key contact for strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders, contributing to consolidated and sustainable service arrangements.

1. Deliver value‑driven service contract strategies that improve profitability, efficiency, and supplier sustainability
2. Place external service contracts on time, to agreed technical,mercial, and margin targets
3. Performance‑manage key suppliers, ensuring quality,pliance, and value for money
4. Own contract delivery end‑to‑end, meeting service levels, risk controls, and customer requirements
5. Produce concise quarterly performance and spend reports, highlighting risks and opportunities
6. Maintain audit‑ready contract and renewal data to support effective lifecycle management

What you'll need to succeed

7. Proven experience in a Buyer or Procurement role

8. Strong capability inmercial negotiation, contract terms, and service levels

9. Experience managing suppliers and monitoring performance

10. High attention to detail with contract records, renewals, and purchase orders

11. Confident stakeholder engagement across technical, operational, andmercial teams

12. CIPS Qualification

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to manage a high‑impact contracts portfolio
Exposure toplex procurement activity in a regulated sector
Collaborative team environment with clearmercial influence

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