Senior Buyer - 6m FTC

Salary: Up to £55,000, based on skills and experience

Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract – 35 hours a week

Location: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 2 days in the office per week

Closing Date: 9th April 2026 – advert may close early if sufficient applications are received

Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan. Established in 1841, Wesleyan helps trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Make a Difference in Procurement & Supplier Management. Our Procurement & Supplier Management (P&SM) team plays a vital role in ensuring Wesleyan secures best‑value, future‑proofed goods and services across a supplier landscape of around 465 vendors and £50m annual spend. We partner closely with stakeholders across the business to manage supply chain risks, drive commercial value, optimise supplier performance, and uphold high governance standards.

Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference:

• Identify and deliver cost savings across the supply chain, contributing directly to financial performance.
• Evaluate supplier markets, producing insight‑rich analysis to support decision‑making.
• Lead tender processes, driving competition and shaping value‑driven outcomes.
• Negotiate supplier agreements that secure optimal commercial and contractual terms for Wesleyan.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and take action to mitigate or manage them effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the most efficient and strategic routes of supply.
• Support the continuous improvement of procurement processes to enhance capability, efficiency, and reputation.

What You’ll Bring:

• You’re a commercially minded professional with a strong track record in managing end‑to‑end procurement processes.
• Experience in indirect procurement, contract management, supplier negotiations, and market/category analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.
• A proven ability to build effective relationships, influence decisions, and act as a trusted authority in your category areas.
• Analytical problem‑solver with excellent judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable interpreting financial information and performing calculations to maximise commercial opportunity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain and KY3P is desirable (full training provided).
• Skilled at producing management information, supplier reports, sourcing insights, and performance metrics.
• Able to uphold the reputation of P&SM through professional, consistent, and value‑led interactions.

Benefits That Work for You:

• 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.
• Flexible hybrid working for better work‑life balance.
• Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).
• Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).
• Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials.
• Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.

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Why Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy - it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part‑time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we’re here to support you.

What to Know Before Applying:

• Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment.

Ready to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.