Buyer/Contract Officer in London

Procurement Officer, London EC3, Permanent Role, Hybrid Working Included, Up to £45,000 + 10% + Great Benefits, Fantastic Company & Culture.

Great Procurement professionals don't just place orders; they create opportunities. Every great organisation is built on smart decisions, the right suppliers, the right commercial partnerships, and the right Procurement strategy. If you're a Procurement Officer who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships, and making a genuine commercial impact, then this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

We're looking for an ambitious Procurement Officer who wants far more than another purchasing job. This is an opportunity to become a trusted Procurement professional, influence business decisions, work closely with senior stakeholders, and build a long-term career within a highly respected international organisation. If you enjoy Procurement, love solving problems, and take pride in delivering outstanding commercial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As our new Procurement Officer, you'll take ownership of Procurement activities from initial request through to supplier selection, purchasing, contract completion, and ongoing supplier management. Working alongside an experienced Procurement Manager, you'll gain exposure to every stage of the Procurement lifecycle, giving you the perfect platform to develop your Procurement career into Senior Procurement, Category Management, or Strategic Procurement in the future. No two days will ever be the same. One day you'll be managing software Procurement. The next you'll be analysing supplier spend, supporting commercial negotiations, or helping improve Procurement processes across the organisation. If you love variety, responsibility, and continuous learning, you'll thrive here.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing Procurement requests from initial enquiry through to purchase order and contract completion.
• Acting as the first point of contact for Procurement queries across the business.
• Building excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Coordinating approvals to ensure Procurement projects are delivered efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate Procurement records and documentation.
• Conducting supplier research and obtaining quotations.
• Supporting RFQs, supplier comparisons, and sourcing exercises.
• Building strong supplier partnerships.
• Maintaining contract records and monitoring renewals.
• Supporting supplier due diligence, governance, and Procurement compliance.
• Identifying Procurement risks and escalating where appropriate.
• Supporting IT Procurement including software, SaaS platforms, infrastructure, and technology services.
• Working closely with IT teams to understand business requirements.
• Tracking software licences, subscriptions, and renewal schedules.
• Producing Procurement reports and analysing supplier spend.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and strengthen Procurement processes.
• Promoting Procurement best practice across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

You'll already have experience within Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain and be ready to take the next exciting step in your career. You'll probably have:

• 2-5 years' Procurement, Purchasing, or Commercial experience.
• Experience managing Procurement activities from beginning to end.
• Experience supporting supplier sourcing exercises including RFQs and supplier comparisons.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• The ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A good understanding of Procurement governance and commercial processes.
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

It would also be fantastic if you have:

• Experience within IT Procurement.
• Knowledge of software, SaaS, or technology Procurement.
• Experience analysing supplier spend.
• Exposure to regulated business environments.
• CIPS qualification (or currently working towards one).

Why Join?

This isn't simply another Procurement Officer position. It's an opportunity to become part of a collaborative international business where Procurement is recognised as a genuine commercial function. You'll be encouraged to develop new skills, take ownership of meaningful projects, and continuously improve the way Procurement supports the wider organisation. If you're someone who enjoys learning, embraces responsibility, and wants your Procurement career to keep moving forward, you'll feel right at home here.