Location: Greenwich
Rate: £35–£40 per hour (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Initial 6 months
Determination: Inside IR35
Company Overview
Our client operates within a large-scale industrial environment, delivering complex infrastructure and operational services across the UK and internationally. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and performance, procurement is central to ensuring continuity of supply and value across all business functions.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of capital and services procurement across a broad supplier base. This role will focus on managing supplier performance, leading sourcing activities, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements.
You will act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving best practice procurement processes and delivering measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage new and existing suppliers for indirect procurement (capital and expense items), ensuring performance across cost, quality, and delivery
* Lead procurement activities for services such as catering, occupational health, and training
* Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while negotiating commercial terms
* Create, negotiate, and maintain purchase agreements including KPIs and SLAs
* Lead tendering and RFQ processes for goods and services
* Manage multiple e-procurement portals
* Handle supplier account and invoice queries
* Use SAP for order processing, reporting, and invoice management
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of PIRs and source lists for consumables
* Conduct Monthly Service Reviews (MSR) and Supplier Business Reviews (SBR)
Key Skills
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement
* Strong knowledge of contracts and commercial terms
* Proven negotiation and supplier management experience
* Experience using SAP or similar procurement systems
* Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple business functions
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work independently
If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss further or apply directly
Salary description
£35.00 - £40.00 per hour