Procurement Specialist / Buyer – Service Contracts

Location: Hybrid – Reading

Type: Permanent

Are you a commercially driven Procurement / Buyer professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join a growing procurement team, leading supplier relationships and contract negotiations within a dynamic technical services environment.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting key operational services across multiple sites.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Buyer

• Leading negotiations on service and maintenance contracts
• Managing supplier relationships and performance
• Supporting procurement operations and contract renewals
• Producing spend and performance reporting
• Supporting bids, pricing exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing support and guidance to a small procurement team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• CIPS Level 4 qualified
• Minimum 2 years’ procurement experience
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Experience in cost management and performance improvement

Desirable

• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, engineering, or technical services

If you have a suitable background within Procurement / Buyer and enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.