Buyer in Milton Keynes

Our client is seeking a Buyer to join their centralised Procurement function on a full-time, permanent basis. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal move and offers the chance to step into a well-established, high-impact role within a mature procurement operating model.

Reporting to a Procurement Category Manager, the Buyer will play a key role in delivering value-led procurement projects, supporting stakeholders, and driving commercial excellence across indirect spend categories, with a particular focus on IT procurement.

About the Employer: Our client is a large, complex, and highly respected organisation operating at scale across the UK, with multiple business units and a strong track record of long-term investment, innovation, and sustainable growth. The organisation is widely recognised for its progressive culture, commitment to inclusion, and people-first approach. Procurement sits at the heart of the business and is viewed as a strategic partner, working closely with senior stakeholders to support transformation, innovation, and operational performance.

Employees benefit from working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development are actively encouraged. With extensive learning resources, internal mobility, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and flexible working, this is an employer that genuinely invests in long-term careers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement projects and value-generation initiatives within a defined indirect spend area, with a focus on IT.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on procurement policies, processes, and best practice.
• Take ownership of end-to-end tender activity, including scope development, supplier due diligence, negotiation, and approval recommendations.
• Leverage spend across multiple business units to deliver optimal commercial outcomes.
• Proactively identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes.
• Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an indirect procurement or buying role; exposure to IT procurement is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical capability, attention to detail, and commercial judgement.
• Self-motivated and able to operate independently in line with agreed category strategies.
• A resilient, curious mindset with a genuine interest in learning and continuous improvement.

Competitive salary and comprehensive reward package. Car schemes, including options for family members. Enhanced pension contributions. Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support. 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Life insurance and a wide range of flexible benefits. Hybrid and agile working model (combination of office and home working). Extensive learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching.

Application Process: Candidates with relevant indirect procurement experience are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.