Buyer - Projects

We're looking for a Buyer - Projects to support procurement activity within our Critical Environments business. Reporting into the Business Unit Business Partner, this role plays a key part in delivering effective category strategies, supplier performance, and commercial value, while acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the business. Role Responsibilities:

• Support and lead strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and service outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of category strategies aligned to business needs and risk mitigation.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities while maintaining service performance and supply continuity.
• Implement and maintain supplier management programmes across strategic and preferred suppliers.
• Measure, review, and improve supplier performance, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial and procurement partner.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, audit, shared services, and operational teams to support business objectives.
• Support delivery of annual procurement targets across cost, quality, reliability, and service performance., Comply with all Mitie and Group Health, Safety, Environmental, and Information Security policies.
• Report risks, incidents, or system deficiencies promptly through appropriate channels.
• Use all equipment and PPE correctly and in line with training.
• Proactively identify and escalate information security risks or incidents.
What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work within a high-impact, critical environments business.
• Exposure to strategic procurement and senior stakeholders across Mitie.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where diversity is valued and people thrive.
• Ongoing development and support within a values-driven organisation.
  
  2-4 years' experience in a procurement or buying role, with evidence of continuous development.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
What we're looking for:
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing and engaging stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Highly organised with effective time management and delivery focus.
• Accountable, resilient, and capable of managing conflict and resolving issues constructively.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong emphasis on value and service outcomes.
Desirable:
• CIPS qualification (or working towards).
• Experience supporting large-scale projects or critical environments.
• Exposure to supplier innovation and strategic supplier development.
  
  At Mitie, our purpose is to deliver exceptional environments every day. Through our expertise, care, technology, and insight, we help our customers be exceptional - and we create a place for our people to thrive and be their best every day.