Buyer - 12 Month FTC

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

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