Senior Buyer

Buyer/ Senior Buyer - Soft Services

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a growing procurement team, supporting the delivery of sourcing and supplier management activities across a broad range of Soft Services categories.

Working closely with Procurement Managers and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering cost efficiencies, supporting supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement best practice across a diverse service portfolio.

This role would suit an ambitious procurement professional looking to further develop their category management and sourcing expertise within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities across Soft Services categories including cleaning, waste management, security ect.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure service quality and value for money.
• Drive supplier performance, continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with operational and business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
• Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support contract renewals, supplier onboarding, and ongoing contract management activities.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and KPIs.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and governance requirements.

Requirements

• Previous procurement or purchasing experience within Soft Services, Facilities Management, Corporate Services, or a similar environment.
• Experience supporting tendering and sourcing activities.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend and supplier data.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Property Services, Outsourcing, Infrastructure, or Corporate Services sectors.
• Knowledge of cleaning, security, catering, or workplace services procurement.
• CIPS qualified or studying towards a qualification. xwzovoh
• Familiarity with procurement and e-sourcing systems.