12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
£35,500 + Benefits

Our client is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their procurement team in a fast-paced and varied role supporting the Facilities & Maintenance category. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to contribute to a diverse spend portfolio while developing their expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will support the Facilities & Maintenance Category Manager across categories totalling approximately £48 million in spend, including property, HVAC, fleet, waste, medical equipment, utilities, and water testing. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the role will focus on delivering cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality procurement solutions aligned to operational and business needs.

This role will initially support the Facilities & Maintenance category before transitioning in October to provide maternity cover within the wider Indirect Procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager across all Facilities & Maintenance spend categories
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Assist with supplier relationship management, KPI tracking, and quarterly review meetings
• Take ownership of smaller spend categories within the Facilities & Maintenance function
• Monitor contract renewals and support the implementation of a contracts register
• Analyse reporting data to ensure contract compliance and value realisation
• Support tender processes including preparation of ITT and RFI documentation
• Assist in managing procurement projects from specification through to contract award
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and catalogue data within ERP systems
• Support supplier and product rationalisation initiatives to drive efficiencies and savings
• Track procurement savings and quality improvements
• Use internal reporting and information management tools to support procurement activities

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience within a Buyer or Procurement role in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
• Exposure to tendering processes including ITT and RFI documentation
• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practice
• Familiarity with ERP systems and eProcurement platforms
• Healthcare or clinical procurement experience would be advantageous

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility regarding working hours and location when required
• Ability to travel to the Borehamwood office and other locations as needed
• Willingness to attend occasional meetings or events outside standard working hours

Salary & Benefits

• £35,500 salary
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support platform
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Life assurance
• Financial wellbeing and earned wage access support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion access
• Enhanced maternity package
• Pension contribution
• Free onsite parking