Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement- Permanent-Bristol (hybrid)- £55,000
Take ownership. Drive value. Shape procurement strategy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a growing technology and defence business, leading indirect procurement across IT, software, facilities and professional services.
This is a chance to take ownership of key spend categories, influence commercial strategy and drive improvements across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing strategies, competitive tenders and commercial negotiations.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, framework agreements and SLAs.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance and risk.
- Partner with stakeholders across finance, IT, HR, engineering and operations.
- Drive cost savings, process improvements and procurement best practice.
- Challenge requirements and identify opportunities to improve value.
- Coach and develop procurement team members.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in indirect procurement, ideally across IT, software, facilities or professional services.
- Strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Experience delivering sourcing strategies and competitive tenders.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supplier risk management.
- Experience managing and developing team members.
- A proactive, analytical approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
- Pension contributions matched up to 10%.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical and dental insurance.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including electric cars, cycle-to-work and technology.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're a commercially minded procurement professional looking to make an impact and shape the future of procurement, we'd love to hear from you, please call Victoria on 07341347640 and email a copy of your up to date CV to victoria@copello.co.uk