Buyer (Permanent)
Working Location
London
Contract Type
Permanent
Why This Role Stands Out
- Permanent position with significant influence over Group procurement strategy
- Ownership of assigned spend categories across OPEX, consumables, services, and selected CapEx
- Direct commercial exposure involving negotiation of pricing, indexation, SLAs, and contract terms
- Opportunity to work in a multi-site, decentralised environment with direct stakeholder access
- Clear line of sight from sourcing decisions to measurable savings and KPIs
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure goods, materials, and services in line with business requirements
- Manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Partner with operational sites to manage stock levels and demand
- Lead RFx activities, negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract award processes
- Support supplier consolidation and regional tendering initiatives
- Review inventory practices and establish minimum and critical stock levels
- Act as a procurement partner to site teams, including regular on-site engagement
- Enhance contract compliance and reduce off-contract spend
- Monitor supplier performance and manage commercial relationships
- Track and report on savings, spend under management, and procurement KPIs
Requirements
- 4-8 years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
- Experience in sectors such as waste, recycling, utilities, logistics, or manufacturing preferred
- Proven ability to deliver cost savings
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working across multi-site, decentralised operations
- Excellent analytical capability with an interest in data-driven procurement
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or GenAI tools beneficial
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; CIPS/NEVI desirable