Senior Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Theale. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in managing service contracts, supplier relationships, and procurement operations.This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Theale, with hybrid working available and occasional UK travel.Benefits25 days holiday + bank holidaysPrivate healthcareEmployees Assistance ProgrammeElectric car schemeAs the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for:Leading negotiations of contract pricing and maintenance termsManaging supplier relationships and contracts to ensure quality, sustainability, and profitabilitySupporting procurement operations across Private and NHS sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of purchase orders and contractsSupporting bids and pricing exercises from a procurement perspectivePreparing reports on external service contract spend and SLA performanceSupporting and mentoring team members, acting as first point of escalation when requiredAssisting with performance management of supplier contracts to ensure value for moneyManaging and supporting a small teamThe successful Senior Buyer will have the following related skills / experience:Previous procurement experience, ideally within a fast-paced environmentExperience managing, negotiating, and monitoring contractsStrong supplier relationship management and cost management experienceIntermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysisExcellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong working relationshipsCIPS Level 4 qualified (minimum requirement)TPBN1_UKTJ