Buyer

Buyer
Location: Theale – hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive + benefits
 
We’re working with a well-established healthcare services organisation that is looking to add a Buyer to its growing procurement and operations team, this role will suit an assistant buyer, Junior buyer and procurement assistant.
 
This is a varied and fast-paced position that would suit someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience supporting procurement or service operations functions. You’ll play a key role in managing service contract activity, supplier coordination and internal stakeholder support across a specialist healthcare environment.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Managing service-related purchasing activity and supplier coordination
• Supporting the procurement of service contracts in line with operational requirements
• Handling a busy shared inbox, responding to queries, invoices, and service requests
• Maintaining accurate service contract and supplier records
• Obtaining quotations and liaising with suppliers to support procurement activity
• Assisting with supplier performance monitoring and KPI tracking
• Supporting projects, reporting, and data management activities
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers

 
What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working within a fast-paced administrative, procurement, or operational support role
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience working with complex databases or systems
• Exposure to procurement or service contract environments would be beneficial
• Knowledge of biomedical, medical device or endoscopy sectors would be advantageous but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation offering long-term stability, hybrid working and the chance to develop within a specialist procurement environment.
 
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.