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Senior Buyer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Strategic Buyer
Procurement Head's industrial team are delighted to be recruiting for this very exciting, career advancing opportunity!
A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Buyer to join it's group procurement function. With operations spanning over 30 companies worldwide in high-impact, life-critical industries, this role offers the opportunity to drive change and innovation in a truly global setting.
We're looking for a candidate who combines procurement knowledge ( Either across direct or Indirect) with a strong interest in process automation, AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and data-driven optimisation.
Central London (Hybrid) | Occasional travel to Buckinghamshire & global locations
The Opportunity: This role sits at the heart of the group procurement team offering procurement assistance to a network of its global companies.
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will have the opportunity to support a vast array of stakeholders with their direct and indirect procurement and sourcing. This is an exceptional opportunity to build on your pre existing procurement, stakeholder and supplier skills by supporting on large-scale global tenders.
Using your interest and experience in AI and automation, you will also have the opportunity to shape the processes within group procurement. You’ll play a key role in modernising procurement processes—automating manual workflows and embedding intelligent tools to streamline operations and deliver measurable value.
What You’ll Do:
* Automation-Led Transformation: Design and implement enhanced procurement processes using tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, and Excel automation.
* Process Ownership: Lead improvements in purchase order creation, invoice matching, and reporting—leveraging your technical and analytical expertise.
* Strategic Sourcing Support: Contribute to complex, high-value sourcing initiatives that span multiple business units and geographies.
* AI Integration: Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven tools and automation platforms that improve procurement efficiency and scalability.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal businesses across the UK and globally—driving adoption of best practices through influence and credibility.
The ideal candidate for this strategic Buyer role:
* Highly confident with AI tools and Excel
* Passion for digitally transforming procurement and reducing manual, repetitive tasks.
* Analytical, systems-oriented mindset, with experience driving efficiency through automation.
* Experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial operations
* Are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and collaboration in equal measure.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary of up to £50,000
* Bonus up to 15%
* Pension up to 10%
* Private medical
* Hybrid WorkingBefore You Apply
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