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Role: Purchasing Officer Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 Location: HybridAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.- remote with 1x day per week in Central London (you must be commutable or open to relocation) iO Associates are working with a respected healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality clinical care and operational excellence across a large, multi-site network.With a growing procurement function, they're looking to bring on board an experienced Buyer to support strategic purchasing and contract management across their national estate.Role Overview: This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded Buyer to join a forward-thinking healthcare provider on a permanent basis.The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving value across a range of procurement categories.Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement processes across multiple spend areas Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery Support contract negotiations and renewals Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure procurement aligns with organisational priorities Use data and analytics to monitor performance, cost savings, and compliance Support the development of procurement strategy and continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience: Procurement or buying experience, ideally within healthcare, hospitality, utilities, or multi-site environments Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts Commercially sharp with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Able to work independently and as part of a wider team CIPS qualification or working towards (desirable) The Benefits: Generous holiday allowance and benefits package Discounts and rewards hub Hybrid working with a weekly London office presence Supportive and collaborative procurement team Professional development opportunities If you're an experienced Buyer looking to step into a meaningful role where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.