IT Buyer

IT Buyer Needed Northwest Based

A leading energy UK organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially focused IT Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional with experience in IT sourcing to deliver full end-to-end tender processes, contract renewals, and category support within a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.

About the Role

As an IT Buyer, you will take ownership of sourcing and commercial activities across a range of IT spend areas-including hardware, software, digital services, SaaS, infrastructure, and managed service agreements. You will lead tender processes, engage with key technology stakeholders to understand business needs, and negotiate robust contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal value.

Working closely with category managers, technical experts, and vendors, you\’ll ensure all procurement activity aligns with internal governance, procurement regulations, and long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tenders, renewals, and sourcing activity across IT categories

• Engage with internal IT and digital stakeholders to understand technical requirements

• Develop sourcing strategies that meet business needs and drive commercial value

• Negotiate with technology suppliers to secure best value, mitigate risk, and ensure service performance

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and relevant public sector/industry regulations

• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement and innovation

• Provide procurement expertise and market insight for IT-related purchasing decisions

What We\’re Looking For

• Proven experience in IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, or managed services

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value in technology categories

• Ideally professionally accredited (e.g., CIPS) or working toward it

• Understanding of relevant procurement legislation and frameworks

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical capability

• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking procurement team at the forefront of digital transformation

• Play a key role in shaping the organisation\’s IT supply chain and sourcing strategy

• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and impact

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.