Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bristol City of Bristol
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement- Permanent-Bristol (hybrid)- £55,000
Take ownership. Drive value. Shape procurement strategy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a growing technology and defence business, leading indirect procurement across IT, software, facilities and professional services.
This is a chance to take ownership of key spend categories, influence commercial strategy and drive improvements across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing strategies, competitive tenders and commercial negotiations.
* Negotiate supplier contracts, framework agreements and SLAs.
* Manage supplier relationships, performance and risk.
* Partner with stakeholders across finance, IT, HR, engineering and operations.
* Drive cost savings, process improvements and procurement best practice.
* Challenge requirements and identify opportunities to improve value.
* Coach and develop procurement team members.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in indirect procurement, ideally across IT, software, facilities or professional services.
* Strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills.
* Experience delivering sourcing strategies and competitive tenders.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
* Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supplier risk management.
* Experience managing and developing team members.
* A proactive, analytical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
* Pension contributions matched up to 10%.
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical and dental insurance.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including electric cars, cycle-to-work and technology.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're a commercially minded procurement professional looking to make an impact and shape the future of procurement, we'd love to hear from you