Procurement Buyer

A bit about us

We’re Hyve - organiser of the world’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking B2B events. As the chosen event partner to many of the world’s leading companies, our platforms play a critical role in their strategies - helping them enter new markets, accelerate growth and connect with the people who matter most.

Our portfolio features some of the world’s leading events in sectors like ecommerce, healthcare, edtech, and fintech. We’re growing fast with an entrepreneurial culture that empowers big ideas and quick action, plus an ambitious acquisition strategy bringing exciting new events into our mix.

Alongside our market-leading events, we’re building tech and data-driven products that supercharge connections – from one-to-one meeting programs and curated table talks to year-round engagement platforms.

Whatever your role, you’ll join a global team redefining how industries connect, collaborate, and grow – working with some of the most talented people in the business.

Think that sounds good? Wait until our talent acquisition team tells you about the culture.

A bit about you

First things first: whatever your background, beliefs or ambitions, there’s a culture of belonging at Hyve — and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you’ve come from, but where you want to go.

You’ll thrive here if you’re curious, collaborative and not afraid to challenge convention. We look for people who take pride in what they do, who are excited by change and always moving forward. The kind of people who stay open, keep learning, and look for better ways to make an impact.

Our shared behaviours guide how we work: we dare to do things differently, own our work, embrace collaboration, stay true to ourselves and others, and remember that optimism wins.

If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

A bit about the role

We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Buyer to join our UK Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse and high-impact range of categories, partnering with teams across the business to deliver value, drive efficiency, and support strategic growth.

This role has a strong international dimension, supporting procurement delivery across EMEA and Asia, with a primary focus on venue and event operations and marketing spend. In addition, you will provide light-touch support on martech spend, working alongside the Tech & Corporate Procurement Manager where required.

The position offers broad exposure to sourcing projects, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management within a fast-paced and collaborative global environment. A key element of the role is owning and supporting contract execution end-to-end, from initial concept through to signature, requiring a solid understanding of commercial and legal terms.

As part of your job, you’ll be:

- Supporting procurement activity across key spend categories, with a primary focus on venues, event operations, and marketing

- Providing ad hoc/light-touch support on martech procurement, in partnership with the Tech & Corporate Procurement Manager

- Managing sourcing projects end-to-end, from initial brief through to contract negotiation and execution

- Leading and supporting tender processes (RFPs/RFQs), including supplier engagement, evaluation, and negotiation

- Partnering with stakeholders across EMEA & Asia to understand requirements and identify opportunities to add value

- Ensuring robust contract execution, with a strong grasp of commercial and legal terms through to signature

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams

- Supporting supplier performance management and ongoing commercial optimisation

- Contributing to procurement best practice, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Collaborating closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other business functions

Here’s what we’re looking for from you:

Essential

- 3+ years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles

- Proven experience managing end-to-end sourcing and contract negotiation/execution

- Strong understanding of commercial and legal contract terms

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, international environment

- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable

- Experience across the following spend categories: Events, Marketing, or Technology (martech)

- Experience supporting procurement across multiple regions (EMEA/APAC)

- Familiarity with a range of commercial models and supplier agreements

- CIPS certified (or working towards)

Skills & Attributes

- Strong commercial acumen with confident negotiation skills

- Highly organised with strong attention to detail

- Clear and confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels

- Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building ability

- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach

- Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, global environment

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