Purchasing Expert

At Bauer Media Group, we believe in the power of culture, creativity, and connection. Across radio, publishing, and digital media, we bring brilliant content to millions every day. Behind the scenes, our Procurement team makes that magic happen—streamlining, negotiating, and building relationships that drive real value.

We’re growing. Fast. And we’re looking for a Purchasing Expert to join our multinational Procurement team based in the UK, Germany, and Poland.

What You’ll Do
As a Purchasing Expert, you’ll be right at the heart of how we source, negotiate, and deliver the goods and services that keep our business moving. You’ll work closely with our internal teams, understand their needs, and partner with suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly—from sourcing to payment.

You’ll be:

• Translating purchasing requirements into clear, accurate purchase orders
• Evaluating suppliers, getting quotes, and negotiating for value
• Managing delivery timelines, clarifying issues, and resolving disputes
• Conducting market research and staying ahead of trends
• Supporting internal stakeholders with insight, strategy, and procurement know-how
• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance

What You’ll Bring
You’re analytical and detail-driven, with a knack for organisation and a collaborative mindset. You’re great with people—empathetic, persuasive, and confident under pressure.

You have:

• You have purchasing experience (media industry experience a plus)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems (bonus if you’ve used SAP4Hana)
• Fluent English (other languages are a bonus)
• CIPS qualification? Great. If not, no problem—we value mindset just as much.

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.