Are you a detail-oriented procurement professional with a passion for data analysis and supplier management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can directly influence cost savings and operational efficiency? Join AJW Group as a Strategic Buyer and play a key role in supporting our procurement strategy, driving analytical insights, and building strong supplier relationships. We are looking for a motivated Strategic Buyer to support the Strategic Sourcing Management (SSM) team on a fixed term contract. You will execute the AJW Group Procurement Strategy and contribute to delivering measurable savings objectives, enhance data-driven decision-making, and foster collaborative relationships across departments. What you’ll do Create and implement spend analytics and reporting systems to support the Strategic Sourcing team, showcasing your strong technical skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. Leverage your experience in supplier management to contribute to effective supplier relationships, enhancing value and performance. Manage new customer engagement requests and facilitate key relationships with the AJW tactical buying teams and the Commercial team. Assist the Strategic Sourcing team with daily procurement tasks, including JIRA ticket management, RFP management, evaluations, contracting, and reporting. What You’ll Bring: Experience working in procurement, whether as a buyer, procurement specialist, or procurement analyst, in a complex, fast-paced environment. Strong ability to analyse spend, volume, and market data to support procurement decisions and identify opportunities for savings. Experience in creating and implementing spend analytics to support strategic sourcing and drive cost-saving initiatives. Excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships across departments, negotiate effectively with suppliers, and drive value. What's in it for you? Enjoy a monthly team fun budget and support community causes through charity events. Join our vibrant social scene with company-run events and experience a stunning work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ, complete with an onsite gym, bike-for-work scheme, delicious restaurant, discretionary bonus, healthcare, and Perkbox benefits. Not local to our state-of-the-art HQ? Don't worry. Relocation support packages are available to make your move to the area easier. This role may be eligible for hybrid working after 3-month probation (2 days WFH). Inclusive recruitment process; let us know about any reasonable adjustments needed. AJW Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities. DBS background check may be required for successful candidates. See for yourself what it's like to work at AJW Group: AJW Group is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. We are a culture that celebrates success on merit. To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.