Junior Buyer

Job Introduction

We're looking for a motivated Junior Buyer to support the development and implementation of UK Supply Management Category Strategies. You'll collaborate with regional and global teams, contribute to commercial negotiations, and help optimise supplier terms to meet financial targets. This role also ensures all procurement activities align with company policy—perfect for someone ready to grow their career in strategic sourcing and category management.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers  

Main Responsibilities 

Supporting Category Management

− Manage and maintain key supplier framework agreements

− Identify & recommend savings and increased revenue opportunities (e.g. product swaps)

− Support the day-to-day management of SES Goods including:

i. Managing the SES products on the Product Database

ii. Tactical business support for goods requests and queries

iii. Optimise the product range

− Establish close relationship with the Supply Relationship and Business Partner teams

− Ensure good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the Food / FM platforms

− Help the wider department achieve the budgeted in year savings values

− Work with the Supplier Product & Data team to ensure all data held is accurate and up to date Alignment with global contracts

− Work with global buying teams to mobilise contracts (suppliers, manufacturers and SKU’s) for the UK&I

region

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements 

 The Ideal Candidate 

To be successful in this role it’s not essential that you have previous Procurement or Supply Management experience, you will however need:

▪ Financial acumen and commercially savvy with a passion for achieving (and overachieving) results

▪ Excellent on Excel and proficient on MS Teams and MS office package with a keen eye for detail.

Experience of Power BI would be favourable but not essential.

▪ Strategic, analytical and data mindset

▪ The ability to build trusting relationships and partnerships quickly

▪ Brilliant communication skills

▪Confident speaking and presenting to a range of people across different cultures (suppliers, stakeholders, supply management colleagues)

▪ Ambitious and driven with a strong passion & desire to build a career in the procurement and supply

management profession

▪ The ability to work efficiently, collaboratively and autonomously in a remote working environment

managing your time well

Package Description 

Competitive salary 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. 

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.