Senior Buyer – IT ProcurementLocation: Home-based with travel required to support business and stakeholder needs across the UK, including regular visits to our Homer Road, Solihull and London, Cardinal Place offices.Salary: up to 55,000 DOEMake an Impact Where It MattersWe're looking for a highly motivated Senior Buyer to join our IT Procurement team.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing activities, deliver commercial value, and support key business stakeholders across a diverse and complex organisation.Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, you'll play a critical role in managing procurement projects, negotiating contracts, engaging suppliers, and driving continuous improvement across the IT supply chain.
You'll work closely with category managers, business stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure best value, effective risk management, and successful procurement outcomes.What You'll Be DoingLead and deliver procurement projects valued at over 250k, ensuring compliance with procurement governance and sourcing processes.Support Category Managers in delivering larger, complex procurement projects exceeding 1m.Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to business and category objectives.Run end-to-end RFx processes, including documentation, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.Conduct market analysis and supplier due diligence to identify and secure best-value solutions.Negotiate commercial terms and contracts to maximise value and mitigate risk.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.Support supplier performance improvement and continuous value delivery initiatives.Produce procurement governance documentation and maintain accurate pipeline reporting.Drive procurement best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across the business.Mentor and support Buyers in the successful delivery of procurement activities.What You'll BringDegree-level education or equivalent experience, ideally with a business-related qualification.CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS accreditation.Minimum of 4 years' procurement experience within a commercial or corporate environment.Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and contract management principles.Experience leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.Excellent communication and influencing skills.Resilient, proactive, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.Experience using eSourcing platforms is advantageous.Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing procurement function where you'll have the autonomy to lead projects, influence key business decisions, and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives across a national organisation.
You'll be supported in your professional development while working on high-value, business-critical procurement activities.Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? We'd love to hear from you.BenefitsPension 6% employer matchedAnnual leave 25 days +
Senior Buyer in London employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
