Purchasing Specialist / Buyer in Nottingham

Purchasing Specialist / Buyer in Nottingham

Nottingham Full-Time 45000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
System C

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead end-to-end procurement for tech and services, driving commercial negotiations.
  • Company: Join System C, a values-led organisation transforming health and care outcomes.
  • Benefits: Flexible benefits, development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and making a difference.
  • Why this job: Be a strategic partner in procurement and shape the future of health technology.
  • Qualifications: Solid experience in procurement, negotiation, and tech services preferred.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

At System C, we build technology that connects and transforms health and care outcomes. Procurement plays a vital role in enabling this mission by ensuring we work with the right suppliers, on the right terms, at the right time.

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Group Procurement team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning end-to-end sourcing activity, partnering closely with stakeholders and applying commercial judgement in a fast-moving, technology-led environment.

Reporting to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will lead procurement activity across a portfolio of technology and services spend. Leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across renewals and new deals, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.

  • Partnering with spend owners to shape requirements, engage the market and ensure Procurement is involved at the right stage.
  • Leading commercial negotiations alongside Legal, covering pricing models, renewals, contractual obligations and exit arrangements.
  • Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies, controls and governance requirements.
  • Supporting effective supplier performance management through proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.
  • Working with Compliance to identify and manage supplier risk, including information security, data protection, financial stability and business continuity.
  • Supporting sustainable, ethical and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

Solid experience owning end-to-end procurement and negotiation, with technology, SaaS or services experience strongly preferred. A track record of delivering commercial value through renewals and competitive sourcing. A detail-focused, process-driven approach and confidence using Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

You will join a values-led organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic partner. We offer flexible benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine impact in health and care.

System C

Contact Details:

System C Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Purchasing Specialist / Buyer in Nottingham

End-to-End Procurement
Sourcing Activity
Commercial Judgement
Negotiation Skills
Supplier Performance Management
Compliance Management
Risk Management