Focus Resourcing

Are you organised, confident using Excel and looking for a role where you can learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our procurement team as a Junior Procurement Coordinator . This is an excellent opportunity for a bright graduate or someone with some office experience who is ready to take the next step into a more commercially focused role. You don't need previous procurement experience. What matters most is a positive attitude, good attention to detail, confidence with basic Excel and a willingness to learn. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you'll gain hands-on experience of how purchasing works within a busy business, helping to coordinate suppliers, support internal teams and keep purchasing activities running smoothly. You'll work with a variety of colleagues across purchasing, finance, warehouse, sales, account management and customer support, as well as communicating with external suppliers. It's a great opportunity to develop your commercial awareness, build valuable business skills and establish a foundation for a rewarding career in procurement. What we're looking for Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Basic Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets and data. Good communication skills and a professional, helpful approach. A proactive attitude, with the ability to learn quickly and take ownership of tasks. Someone who enjoys working as part of a team but can also use their initiative. An interest in business, purchasing or supply chain, with a desire to develop professionally. Previous procurement experience isn't essential. We're more interested in your potential, attitude and enthusiasm to learn. Salary and benefits Salary up to 27,000 , depending on experience. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. CIPS study support for the right candidate following successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Clear opportunities for career progression as your skills and experience develop. Monday to Friday working - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Some flexibility around start and finish times. Workplace pension. On-site parking. This is more than an entry-level office role. It's an opportunity to learn a valuable business function, develop in-demand commercial skills and work towards a recognised professional qualification. If you're bright, organised, comfortable with Excel and keen to build a career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step towards a career in procurement.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Theale. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in managing service contracts, supplier relationships, and procurement operations. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Theale, with hybrid working available and occasional UK travel. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Employees Assistance Programme Electric car scheme As the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for: Leading negotiations of contract pricing and maintenance terms Managing supplier relationships and contracts to ensure quality, sustainability, and profitability Supporting procurement operations across Private and NHS sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of purchase orders and contracts Supporting bids and pricing exercises from a procurement perspective Preparing reports on external service contract spend and SLA performance Supporting and mentoring team members, acting as first point of escalation when required Assisting with performance management of supplier contracts to ensure value for money Managing and supporting a small team The successful Senior Buyer will have the following related skills / experience: Previous procurement experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment Experience managing, negotiating, and monitoring contracts Strong supplier relationship management and cost management experience Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong working relationships CIPS Level 4 qualified (minimum requirement)