Average Assistant Buyer salary in Reading

BuyerLocation: Theale - hybrid working availableSalary: Competitive + benefitsWe're working with a well-established healthcare services organisation that is looking to add a Buyer to its growing procurement and operations team, this role will suit an assistant buyer, Junior buyer and procurement assistant.This is a varied and fast-paced position that would suit someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience supporting procurement or service operations functions. You'll play a key role in managing service contract activity, supplier coordination and internal stakeholder support across a specialist healthcare environment.Key responsibilities:Managing service-related purchasing activity and supplier coordinationSupporting the procurement of service contracts in line with operational requirementsHandling a busy shared inbox, responding to queries, invoices, and service requestsMaintaining accurate service contract and supplier recordsObtaining quotations and liaising with suppliers to support procurement activityAssisting with supplier performance monitoring and KPI trackingSupporting projects, reporting, and data management activitiesBuilding strong working relationships with internal teams and external suppliersWhat we're looking for:Previous experience working within a fast-paced administrative, procurement, or operational support roleStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent organisation and attention to detailIntermediate Excel skillsExperience working with complex databases or systemsExposure to procurement or service contract environments would be beneficialKnowledge of biomedical, medical device or endoscopy sectors would be advantageous but not essentialThis is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation offering long-term stability, hybrid working and the chance to develop within a specialist procurement environment.Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.....

Theale, Berkshire | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Buyer, to join our Service Procurement team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for supporting the delivery and profitability of external service contracts and interventions across biomedical and endoscopy equipment services. The successful candidate will lead supplier negotiations, manage procurement performance, oversee service contract activities and support the ongoing development of procurement processes and team capability. This role requires a confident and analytical procurement professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment while building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. You will also provide first-line leadership and support to the procurement team, ensuring service delivery, compliance and commercial performance targets are achieved. Important Application Criteria To be considered for this role, applicants must have: CIPS level 4, qualified as a minimum At least 2 years’ procurement experience within a commercial or operational environment Experience of managing, negotiating and monitoring contracts Experience in Cost Management, SRM and Performance Improvement A minimum of 3 years’ UK-based experience Experience managing suppliers, contracts and procurement activities independently Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered. Responsibilities Support the Procurement Service Operations Manager (POM) and Head of Procurement (HOP) to deliver profitable external service contracts and interventions for biomedical and endoscopy equipment Lead negotiations of contract pricing and terms of maintenance contracts. Manage the suppliers and contracts in line with the supplier relationship management (SRM) programme, with focus on long-term sustainability, quality and profitability Oversee all biomed Private and NHS sites by supporting other team members, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of Purchase Orders and Contracts. Deploy good decision process and techniques to optimise profit and value and balance the risk from the external spend Support team members with company bids and pricing exercises from a procurement perspective Support the business and team on the growing knowledge and capability, developing a clear process of engagement and ways of working Support the POM in agreeing internal SLAs with our internal customers and being first line contact for the buyers with standard business escalations. Ensure that all maintenance contracts records are accurately maintained, and prepare agreed monthly reports on external service contract spend and performance against SLAs Supporting buyers for decision making within agreed limits, especially in the absence of Procurement Operations Manager Assisting the POM to performance manage contract output to ensure quality and value for money Responsible for first line management and support of a team (presently three). Team budget of of cira £5m for responsible categories Performance Indicators Profitability and quality of procurement for outsourced service contracts, in support of the Group’s Managed Equipment Services and self-maintenance operations On-time contract renewals Supplier relationship and performance management Build positive stakeholder relationships Monthly financial, staff and performance reporting Achievement of agreed personal and team objectives Can do attitude with the ability to drive collaborative change Essential Skills & Experience At least 2 years procurement experience Intermediate to advance excel skills required for detailed analysis Experience in Cost Management, SRM and Performance Improvement Knowledge and experience of medical devices and/or endoscopy devices (Desirable) Experience of managing, negotiating and monitoring contracts Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment. Appreciation of whole life cost management. Appreciation of engineering operations Essential Qualifications CIPS level 4, qualified as a minimum Benefits & Perks Private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme & salary sacrifice options Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes Flexible, supportive work environment A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required. If this sounds like the role for you, email your CV to or contact Louise at One to One Personnel.

Theale, Berkshire | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours | Hybrid Our client, a leading provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) to the NHS and private healthcare sector across the UK are looking for a highly organised and proactive Service Support Buyer to join our clients Procurement team. This is a fast-paced and varied role that requires excellent administrative, coordination and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will support the procurement and performance management of service contracts, manage supplier engagement and ensure the smooth operation of purchasing and service-related processes within the business. You will work closely with internal teams including EBME/Biomed, clinical operations, suppliers and procurement colleagues to ensure service contracts and purchasing activities are managed efficiently and accurately. This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, confident managing multiple priorities and experienced working within a busy office or procurement environment. A minimum of 3 years’ UK-based office administration or procurement support experience is essential. Responsibilities Buying and performance managing service contracts as tasked by the Procurement Service Operations Manager. Managing the Purchasing inbox daily which includes EBME/Biomed service requests, queries, invoices and other tasks. Ensuring EBME service contracts are procured in line with requirements from engineering and clinical operations. Managing EMBE Service contract records. Working with the EBME Buyers or Pricing team to obtain quotes and engage with suppliers. Supporting EBME buyers to build supplier relationships and work with them to deliver measurable KPIs. Problem solving and managing stakeholders expectation Assisting in project working, coordination and data management. Any other duties as agreed with Procurement Operations Manager and Head of Procurement. Essential Skills Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment Ability to communicate effectively Organised with an attention to detail Excel - intermediate level Experience Experience of working in a Procurement Environment – not essential Experience of working with a complex database Desirable Qualifications Working towards CIPs – not essential Benefits & Perks Private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme & salary sacrifice options Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes Flexible, supportive work environment A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required. If this sounds like the role for you, email your CV to or contact Louise at One to One Personnel.