Buyer
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | B37 7ES |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 90765 |
Summary
Buyer - Fire & Security
Birmingham, London, Bristol, Northampton or Manchester (can be based in either of these offices) - Hybrid
We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will play a key role in supporting category strategy development and sourcing activities, ensuring supply chain solutions are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and innovation. This role will cover our Fire and Security portfolio including the integration of new acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
-Strategic procurement activities including complex high value sourcing and negotiations
-Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best market value and identify cost-saving opportunities.
-Develop category strategies aligned to business needs.
-Manage and support internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
-Implement and maintain supplier management programs, measuring performance and driving improvements.
What We're Looking For
You will have experience working within the procurement or purchasing industry, ideally working on fire and security products but this is not essential. You will also have a good understanding of process, supplier management and tendering.
-Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
-Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities and deliver value.
-Excellent communication and relationship-building
-CIPS would be advantageous
Birmingham, London, Bristol, Northampton or Manchester (can be based in either of these offices) - Hybrid
We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will play a key role in supporting category strategy development and sourcing activities, ensuring supply chain solutions are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and innovation. This role will cover our Fire and Security portfolio including the integration of new acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
-Strategic procurement activities including complex high value sourcing and negotiations
-Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best market value and identify cost-saving opportunities.
-Develop category strategies aligned to business needs.
-Manage and support internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
-Implement and maintain supplier management programs, measuring performance and driving improvements.
What We're Looking For
You will have experience working within the procurement or purchasing industry, ideally working on fire and security products but this is not essential. You will also have a good understanding of process, supplier management and tendering.
-Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
-Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities and deliver value.
-Excellent communication and relationship-building
-CIPS would be advantageous