Procurement People
Senior Buyer
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Senior Buyer (15-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Industry: IT & Communications
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Are you an experienced, driven procurement professional with a background in IT and communications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can manage the full procurement lifecycle and drive tangible cost savings?
Procurement People is currently representing a global leader in technology and communications infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team on a 15-month fixed-term contract to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier performance, and stakeholder engagement.
The Role
As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the entire purchasing process, ensuring that materials and services are sourced cost-effectively and delivered on time to meet operational requirements. This is a highly visible role requiring strong commercial awareness and the ability to build robust relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Full Procurement Cycle: Manage the end-to-end process from requisition through to delivery, including the accurate raising and approval of Purchase Orders (POs).
- Sourcing & Tendering: Lead RFQs and RFPs, conducting commercial evaluations to identify the best value, quality, and service offerings.
- Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual agreements to achieve cost savings.
- Delivery & Performance: Track supplier deliveries, resolve shortages or quality issues, and conduct regular performance reviews based on KPIs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic partner to operations, finance, and project teams to ensure procurement activities align with business needs.
- Market Intelligence: Maintain awareness of market trends and supply chain risks to inform procurement strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Proven background in procurement and purchasing, specifically within the IT and Communications sectors.
- Systems Knowledge: Strong experience with ERP systems; knowledge of NetSuite or INTACT is highly desirable.
- Negotiation Skills: Excellent commercial negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings.
- Analytical Ability: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Attitude: A positive, “can-do” approach with high levels of energy and professionalism.
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Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a premier organization at the forefront of the communications industry. You will work in a collaborative, global environment that values innovation and offers the chance to make a significant impact on large-scale projects.
To Apply:
If you are a proactive Buyer ready for a new challenge, please submit your CV to Garry Byfield at Procurement People for a confidential discussion.
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