Buyer
Location: Theale - hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive + benefits
We're working with a well-established healthcare services organisation that is looking to add a Buyer to its growing procurement and operations team. Please note this isn't a senior role so will suit an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or Procurement Assistant.
This is a varied and fast-paced position that would suit someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience supporting procurement or service operations functions. You'll play a key role in managing service contract activity, supplier coordination and internal stakeholder support across a specialist healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing service-related purchasing activity and supplier coordination
- Supporting the procurement of service contracts in line with operational requirements
- Handling a busy shared inbox, responding to queries, invoices, and service requests
- Maintaining accurate service contract and supplier records
- Obtaining quotations and liaising with suppliers to support procurement activity
- Assisting with supplier performance monitoring and KPI tracking
- Supporting projects, reporting, and data management activities
- Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience working within a fast-paced administrative, procurement, or operational support role
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience working with complex databases or systems
- Exposure to procurement or service contract environments would be beneficial
- Knowledge of biomedical, medical device or endoscopy sectors would be advantageous but not essential
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation offering long-term stability, hybrid working and the chance to develop within a specialist procurement environment.
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.