Buyer (Permanent)

Working Location

London

Contract Type

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring goods, materials, and services aligned with business requirements
• Managing purchase orders and ensuring accurate, timely processing
• Partnering with operational sites to manage stock levels and meet demand
• Leading RFx activity, negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract award
• Supporting supplier consolidation and regional tendering initiatives
• Reviewing inventory practices and setting minimum and critical stock levels
• Acting as procurement partner to site teams, including on-site presence
• Improving contract compliance and reducing off-contract spend
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing commercial relationships
• Tracking and reporting savings, spend under management, and procurement KPIs

Why This Role Stands Out

• Pivotal role with real influence over group procurement strategy
• Ownership of assigned spend categories across OPEX, consumables, services, and selected CapEx
• Genuine commercial exposure - negotiating pricing, indexation, SLAs, and contract terms
• Multi-site, decentralised environment with direct stakeholder access
• A clear line of sight from sourcing decisions to savings and KPIs

Requirements

• 4-8 years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Background in waste, recycling, utilities, logistics, or manufacturing preferred
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working across multi-site, decentralised environments
• Strong analytical capability with an interest in data-driven procurement
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or GenAI tools beneficial
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; CIPS/NEVI desirable

Work Schedule

This is a permanent, full-time role based in London with on-site presence required.

Benefits

• Direct influence and ownership over procurement decisions
• Opportunities to impact commercial performance and drive savings
• Exposure to a multi-site, fast-paced environment in the circular economy sector