Interim Senior Buyer

Interim Senior Buyer

Cambridge - £30ph
Immediate Start
Hybrid working available

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced procurement professional to provide immediate support within a busy and high-performing procurement function during a period of growth and change.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of sourcing and supplier management activities across a broad range of expenditure categories, working closely with stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes, manage risk and ensure projects progress at pace.

Operating within a complex research, innovation and technology-led environment, you'll be trusted to manage competing priorities, challenge constructively and provide commercially sound procurement support from day one.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across multiple spend categories
Manage competitive tendering and supplier selection processes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted procurement partner
Lead supplier negotiations and support contract discussions
Identify opportunities to drive value, improve supplier performance and mitigate risk
Conduct market analysis and supplier research to support sourcing strategies
Manage a portfolio of procurement projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales
Provide commercial advice and procurement expertise to internal stakeholders
Support contract implementation and supplier relationship management activitiesAbout You We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who can quickly establish credibility and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

You'll bring:

Proven experience within procurement, sourcing or strategic purchasing environments
Experience managing sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
The confidence to challenge requirements and drive commercial decision-making
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A track record of delivering value through supplier and procurement activity
Experience operating across a variety of spend categories would be advantageousWhy Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a fastastic business operating at the forefront of research, technology and innovation.

You'll work on a varied portfolio of procurement projects, engage with senior stakeholders and play a key role in supporting a busy procurement function during a critical period
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed