Buyer-MyProcurement

Buyer

Hybrid – Attached to one of our offices in Hook, Solihull or London
Full Time, Permanent
Salary – £34,000 – £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Here at Serco, we are seeking a Buyer to join our Soft FM (Facilities Management) Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a global business that makes a genuine impact every day. You\’ll play a key role in delivering value across Serco\’s Soft FM procurement portfolio.

As part of this you\’ll:

• Lead and manage tactical procurement projects (up to £250k), ensuring compliance with sourcing processes and governance.
• Support Category Managers on larger procurement projects, contributing to sourcing strategy and contract execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across our business units to capture requirements and develop effective RFx (Request for Proposal) documentation.
• Conduct market research, source new suppliers, and manage supplier engagement from RFx through to contract award.
• Negotiate pricing and terms using Serco\’s Legal Empowerment Toolkit, and support drafting and signing of contracts.
• Optimise supplier performance, drive value for money, and support delivery of measurable procurement benefits.

What you\’ll need to do the role:

• At least 2 years\’ experience in a sourcing or procurement role, ideally within facilities management or a related field.
• Solid understanding of sourcing processes, supplier negotiations, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience using eSourcing tools and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won\’t be hard to find. You\’ll also work with great people. You\’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Flexible working considered
• Pension – 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Support in achieving training opportunities such as CIPS qualifications
• Serco benefits programme

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt based on the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.