Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
As an organisation, there is little we don’t do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.
This role is in our Procurement department, our Procurement team source, purchase and manage our products and services to ensure the right quality and delivery.
What will you be doing?
The Procurement function, reporting to the CFO, works collaboratively across M Group to deliver sustainable benefits through technology-driven, scalable solutions.
The IT Buyer plays a key role in managing the IT procurement lifecycle and asset management for software and hardware, while supporting the procurement strategy and working with Category Management to identify and deliver savings and benefits.
You’ll champion the department’s success by guiding it through the entire procurement lifecycle and IT asset management processes — ensuring every decision is efficient, strategic, and compliant.
You’ll take control of incoming workloads, prioritising requests based on business needs and service lead times, so the right things get done at the right time.
You’ll scrutinise and challenge supplier spend, validating every cost and ensuring we get maximum value from every pound invested.
You’ll unlock savings by negotiating hard, benchmarking smartly, consolidating suppliers, managing demand, and leading tender activities that deliver measurable results.
You’ll be the go‑to expert for bulk licence renewals — pulling together accurate data, spotting opportunities, and securing competitive commercial quotes that protect our bottom line.
You’ll spot the real value drivers in our third‑party software renewals, ensuring that every renewal is strategic and delivers a strong return on investment.
You’ll keep the business moving by triaging service requests and turning around software and hardware demands quickly and efficiently.
You’ll build trusted partnerships with stakeholders across the business — managing expectations, resolving queries, and keeping communication open and productive.
Skills & knowledge requirements.
Strong administration and time management skills
You’ll be able to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
We’ll need you to be logical and methodical in approach to allocated tasks whilst being a team player
You’ll be able to analyse and review data and therefore a high attention to detail with accuracy is needed
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
Be a self-starter and have the ability to contribute ideas and improvements to existing working practices
You will work with stakeholders across the business so you will need to have effective verbal and written communication skills
Experienced user of Microsoft Office with good Excel skills
Experience in procurement systems i.e. Oracle, is an advantage
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus
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At M Group Telecom, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, you'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work while having the opportunity to travel across the UK, enhancing your professional growth through hands-on experience in complex environments. With a comprehensive benefits package, including a matched pension scheme, health care cash plan, and generous leave policies, we are committed to supporting your well-being and career development in the ever-evolving telecom industry.
