Senior Buyer

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently working with a highly respected Edinburgh-based organisation in the technology sector to appoint a Senior Buyer on a fixed-term basis, initially for 9 months.

The organisation places real value on its people and is committed to fostering development, wellbeing, and career progression. In addition to a collaborative working environment, you will benefit from:

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum
• Hybrid working pattern (3 office days / 2 from home)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Contemporary office environment with breakout spaces
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle to work scheme and an annual company wellbeing day
• Complimentary snacks and breakfast options on site
• Licence for unlimited online learning content
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• An additional day’s leave for your birthday
• Social events and team-building activities
• Cashback and rewards scheme

As part of a small and established procurement function, you will play a pivotal role in supplier management and procurement delivery.

Key duties will include:

• Designing and rolling out procurement policies, category plans, and supplier agreements
• Running competitive tendering exercises across diverse spend areas such as IT, Energy, Facilities, Marketing, HR, Office supplies, PPE and more
• Driving commercial value through cost efficiencies, risk reduction, and improved supplier performance
• Developing supplier partnerships that move beyond transactional relationships
• Keeping up to date with supply markets and best practice to inform business decisions
• Partnering with colleagues across the organisation to ensure procurement aligns with business needs
• Guiding and supporting two Procurement Assistants within the team
• Playing an active role in promoting positive change within the procurement function

The successful candidate will bring both procurement expertise and strong interpersonal skills. You will be:

• Experienced in a Buyer/Senior Buyer role, with a proven track record in supplier negotiations
• Commercially aware with a strong grasp of cost management and value delivery
• Accurate, organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• A confident communicator who can influence technical and non-technical colleagues alike
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Energetic, solution-oriented, and able to perform well under pressure
• Exposure to technology, infrastructure, or telecommunications sectors would be useful, though not essential

At Three Bridges Recruitment, our values of “striving for brilliance” and “relatability” shape the way we work. We want every applicant to have a first-class experience and to feel confident this role is the right move for them.

If this position matches your skills and aspirations, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.