Buyer

Ref: AS4053275

Bicester, Oxfordshire

£40,000

• Permanent
• Indirect Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation

About the candidate

A proactive procurement professional with a strong background in indirect spend, particularly across facilities, IT services and wider business services. They bring hands-on experience in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management within fast-paced aerospace, technology and retail environments.

They are commercially minded, analytical and confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can support smarter procurement, stronger supplier performance and more efficient ways of working.

What makes them great?

• Proven Cost Reduction: Delivered around 15% procurement cost savings through strategic vendor selection and contract optimisation.
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement: Builds effective relationships with internal teams to streamline procurement processes and improve service delivery.
• Commercial And Analytical: Uses supplier performance data and market insight to identify improvements and support better decision-making.

Areas of expertise

• Indirect Procurement: Experienced in managing indirect purchasing across facilities, IT, business services and support categories.
• Supplier Management: Skilled in reviewing supplier performance, strengthening service level agreements and improving governance.
• Contract Negotiation: Confident negotiating commercial terms, optimising agreements and supporting cost-effective supplier selection.