Procurement Buyer

Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Contractual base: Tewkesbury office (GL20 8ND), or your nearest office: Chipping Sodbury, Wolverhampton or Lichfield Operational requirement: Occasional travel across our operating area as required Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026 Help us make smarter commercial decisions that create better outcomes for customers Every pound we spend has the potential to make a difference. As a Category Buyer, you'll help ensure we secure the right goods and services at the right value, enabling our teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services for customers. Working closely with Category Managers and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll support procurement projects, supplier management and commercial decision-making that directly contributes to organisational success. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional who wants to build their commercial expertise and grow their procurement career within a large and purpose-led organisation. What You'll Be Doing You'll support strategic sourcing and contract management activities across a range of categories, helping deliver value for money while maintaining excellent governance and compliance standards. Your Responsibilities Will Include Supporting procurement and sourcing projects from initiation through to completion Conducting market research and supplier analysis Analysing commercial, procurement and spend data Supporting supplier engagement and relationship management Assisting with contract management activities Ensuring procurement activity complies with policy and legislative requirements Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement across procurement processes What You'll Bring We're looking for someone with strong commercial awareness, a curious mindset and a desire to develop within procurement. You'll Have Experience in a procurement, commercial or purchasing environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify insights Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Strong communication and relationship-building abilities Good Microsoft Office skills An understanding of procurement principles and processes Experience working with digital systems such as ERP, CRM or MRP platforms GCSEs and A Levels (or equivalent) are essential. CIPS membership or working towards CIPS would be advantageous. What's in it for you? This role offers the opportunity to deepen your commercial and procurement expertise while working on meaningful projects that deliver real value. You'll Gain Experience In Strategic sourcing Supplier and contract management Procurement project delivery Commercial analysis Stakeholder engagement and influence Risk management and governance As part of a supportive procurement team, you'll have the chance to grow your capability and progress your procurement career. Why BFL? At Bromford Flagship LiveWest, our purpose is to enable people to thrive. Everything we do is focused on creating homes and communities where people can flourish. Guided by our values of Customer-driven, Ambitious and All-in, we're looking for people who want to make a positive difference and help us continually improve the services we provide. Please submit your application through our website by Sunday 13 September. Early applications are encouraged as we review throughout the campaign. The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction. What We Offer Flexible and hybrid working; many roles support working across our main locations and home. Performance related pay based on shared success. A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10%. Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family. Annual allowance of £500 to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership and much more. Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave. Fully funded professional membership, if a requirement of your role. Continuous learning and development opportunities. The Values

Support strategic sourcing and contract management activities to ensure value for money and compliance. Responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing spend data, and managing supplier relationships to support organizational success.

Requires experience in a procurement or commercial environment with strong analytical and communication skills. Essential qualifications include GCSEs and A Levels, while CIPS membership is considered advantageous.

• Flexible and Hybrid Working • Performance Related Pay • Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions up to 10% • Employee Assistance Programme • Virtual GP Access • Prescription Service • Talking Therapies • Annual Benefit Allowance of £500 • Healthcare Plans • Dental Care • Gym Membership • Generous Holiday • Occupational Sick Pay • Paid Family Leave • Fully Funded Professional Membership • Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities

• Microsoft OfficePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Market Research
• Supplier Analysis
• Spend Data Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Microsoft Office
• ERP
• CRM
• MRP
• Procurement Principles
• Risk Management
• Governance
• Compliance

• Logistics
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level