At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement for IT and digital services, managing supplier negotiations and contracts.
- Company: Dynamic company in Hertfordshire with a collaborative international procurement team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work towards MCIPS qualification and grow within a complex organisation.
- Why this job: Make an impact in tech procurement while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement experience in IT and excellent stakeholder management skills.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 (DoE) + Bonus
Experience needed: Strong procurement experience across IT, software, SaaS, hardware or digital services, including managing sourcing activity, supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
About the role: We're looking for a Senior IT Buyer to lead procurement activity across a varied portfolio of technology and digital spend. You'll manage the procurement process from initial requirements through to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award. Working closely with technical stakeholders and suppliers in the UK and internationally, you'll help secure strong commercial outcomes across software, SaaS, hardware and wider digital services. You'll join a collaborative international procurement function offering professional development and sponsorship towards MCIPS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activity across IT and digital categories
- Manage tenders, supplier selection, negotiations and contract awards
- Partner with IT, digital and commercial stakeholders to understand requirements
- Develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, quality and reduced commercial risk
- Manage supplier relationships and support contract performance
- Analyse spend and identify opportunities for savings and improvement
- Support procurement activity across UK and international suppliers
What we need from you:
- Strong experience purchasing IT, software, SaaS, hardware or digital services
- Experience leading competitive tenders and supplier negotiations
- Good understanding of technology contracts and commercial agreements
- Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Confidence operating within a complex or matrixed organisation
- MCIPS qualification or a willingness to work towards it
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