Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing
Leading Procurement Consultancy Birmingham (Hybrid) £40,000 - £45,000 + CIPS Sponsorship

Are you a public sector procurement professional looking to take the next step in your career within a fast-paced, high-impact consultancy environment?

This is a standout opportunity to join a market-leading procurement consultancy renowned for delivering major transformation across public infrastructure, government services, and the wider public sector. As a Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing, you'll support the delivery of complex procurement projects across a diverse portfolio of indirect categories, including exciting areas of innovation such as emerging tech, digital transformation, and corporate services.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a structured, project-led environment and is ready to elevate their career while contributing to procurement outcomes that have real national impact. With the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force, this is a particularly exciting time to be working at the heart of public sector transformation.

Why this role stands out:

• Strategic, high-impact procurement projects supporting critical public sector outcomes
• Exposure to innovative indirect procurement categories, including tech and digital
• Excellent learning and development support, including CIPS sponsorship
• Clear and achievable career progression routes within a consultancy setting
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment, backed by a nationally recognised brand

Role Requirements:

• Strong end-to-end procurement experience within the public sector or a similarly regulated setting
• Working knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, particularly PCR 2015 and awareness of the Procurement Act 2023
• Strong tendering and sourcing capabilities with a commercial mindset
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and managing supplier relationships

What's on offer:

• £40,000 - £45,000 base salary
• CIPS sponsorship and personalised development planning
• Private healthcare, travel subsidies, and more
• Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days per week in the modern offices

If you're ready to bring your public procurement expertise into a progressive consultancy with real impact and opportunity, apply now or get in touch directly at .