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Circle Health Group

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Buyer - Indirects. Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Buyer - Indirects to join their team of staff in the Procurement department. This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, we can offer hybrid working for this role.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop sourcing strategies for all relevant spend categories focusing on indirect related spend (primarily HR, hard and soft FM, business services, non-clinical products, infrastructure)
  • Undertake various administrative activities to ensure effective functioning of the team and the business: supporting invoice reconciliation
  • database management
  • obtaining data from internal stakeholder and suppliers and building datasets
  • developing and maintaining category management datasets
  • drafting, negotiating and managing contracts
  • Reactive support to stakeholders to resolve issues in the BAU operation of services
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with the business to agree project strategies, objectives, and implementation activities, ensuring good information flow to key internal stakeholders and suppliers
  • Undertake detailed spend analysis considering various spend types (e.g. capex/ opex) and timeframes to determine overall commercial value
  • To plan and project manage the on time in full delivery of savings projects working collaboratively with key stakeholders
  • Execute end to end tendering process, including drafting tender requirements, specifications and commercial negotiations, working closely with stakeholders where required

Requirements:

  • Previous buyer or procurement support role(s) preferably with experience of services procurement
  • Delivering savings
  • End-to-end tender management, including tender, report and presentation drafting, contract analysis and negotiation
  • Spend analysis and modelling
  • Engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any one time within a fast paced, results driven environment
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Strong numerical skills (including data analysis and modelling)
  • Strong communication skills, including written and verbal and relationship building
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Prepared to travel within the UK as necessary
  • A Level or Equivalent (A-C) (required)
What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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