At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic procurement team and drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading FTSE 250 organisation with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to high-value negotiations.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and international exposure.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global procurement while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in the Tech or IT industry and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Are you ready to lead a high-performing team at the strategic heart of procurement within a dynamic FTSE 250 organisation? If you thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where complex problem-solving and leadership go hand in hand, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Opportunity: This is not your average procurement role. Sitting within the Category Management function – the strategic engine room of the Procurement Department – you’ll be pivotal in delivering high-impact initiatives across vendor negotiation, risk mitigation, and multinational deal execution. As a Category Supervisor, you’ll lead a talented team, shaping the strategic direction of a key product category. Your leadership will support exceptional deal execution, vendor programme integration, and the successful navigation of global procurement challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of procurement professionals, from early-career specialists to experienced buyers.
- Own your category: ensure vendor programme updates are effectively integrated into procurement workflows.
- Be the final point of escalation for complex deals, vendor terms, and order processing.
- Deliver training, mentoring, and support to drive team development and procurement excellence.
- Monitor exchange rates and market trends to maximise Gross Profit through strategic buying.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on transformational projects that impact company-wide operations.
- Drive commercial negotiations, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and risk mitigation.
- Deliver reporting and insights to guide internal stakeholders and contribute to company-wide strategies.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience within the Tech or IT Industry.
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams, delivering feedback and performance improvements through adaptive leadership.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a keen eye for opportunity and risk.
- Experience handling complex customer requirements and multinational procurement scenarios.
- A continuous improvement mindset – always looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working.
- Outstanding organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Confidence in working across time zones and navigating global procurement processes.
- A strong grasp of data to analyse procurement trends and drive strategic decisions.
Why Join?
This is your chance to work at the strategic level within one of the UK’s leading FTSE 250 companies, where your voice will be heard and your impact will be seen. You’ll gain exposure to high-value negotiations, global vendors, and a supportive team culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
IT Buyer Team Leader employer: Lynx Recruitment
Join a dynamic FTSE 250 organisation where your leadership will shape the future of procurement. With a strong focus on employee development, you’ll have access to training and mentoring opportunities that foster growth in a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in Woking, you'll be part of a high-performing team that values strategic thinking and offers exposure to global vendors and high-value negotiations.
