About this role
Procurement Specialist / Buyer – Service Contracts
Location: Hybrid – Reading
Type: Permanent
Are you a commercially driven Procurement / Buyer professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join a growing procurement team, leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations within a dynamic technical services environment.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting key operational services across multiple sites.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Buyer
Leading negotiations on service and maintenance contractsManaging supplier relationships and performanceSupporting procurement operations and contract renewalsProducing spend and performance reportingSupporting bids, pricing exercises, and continuous improvement initiativesProviding support and guidance to a small procurement team What We’re Looking For
Essential
CIPS Level 4 qualifiedMinimum 2 years’ procurement experienceStrong negotiation and supplier management skillsAdvanced Excel and analytical skillsExperience in cost management and performance improvement Desirable
Experience within healthcare, medical devices, engineering, or technical services If you have a suitable background within Procurement / Buyer and enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.