IT Buyer in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

The procurement team is seeking an IT Buyer to support day-to-day procurement activities while contributing to IT category management and strategic sourcing initiatives. The IT Buyer will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to convert business demand into effective sourcing outcomes, support contract and supplier management, and identify opportunities to optimise total cost, reduce risk, and improve service delivery.

• Support category and sub-category strategies aligned with approved procurement roadmaps.
• Run RFx and tender processes, evaluate bids, support negotiations, and recommend awards in line with Delegation of Authority.
• Manage day-to-day operative purchasing activities including RFQs, purchase orders, confirmations, changes, and close-out.
• Maintain contract and framework compliance, including utilization of agreed suppliers and pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor delivery performance, cost, and quality.
• Identify & support cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value-add initiatives across goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and management systems.

• Diploma, degree, or professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g. CIPS, CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years’ experience in procurement within an IT and or software environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting RFx, tendering, supplier management, and basic contract management.
• Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier performance, and commercial risk.
• Honest, pragmatic, and professional with high attention to detail.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, improvement-minded, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates integrity and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Salary for this position: Up to £45,000 per annum. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.