Interim Senior Buyer

Interim Senior Buyer

Cambridge - £30ph
Immediate Start
Hybrid working available

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced procurement professional to provide immediate support within a busy and high-performing procurement function during a period of growth and change.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of sourcing and supplier management activities across a broad range of expenditure categories, working closely with stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes, manage risk and ensure projects progress at pace.

Operating within a complex research, innovation and technology-led environment, you'll be trusted to manage competing priorities, challenge constructively and provide commercially sound procurement support from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across multiple spend categories
• Manage competitive tendering and supplier selection processes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted procurement partner
• Lead supplier negotiations and support contract discussions
• Identify opportunities to drive value, improve supplier performance and mitigate risk
• Conduct market analysis and supplier research to support sourcing strategies
• Manage a portfolio of procurement projects simul...