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Lead Buyer - Information Technology
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Proven experience in procurement as a Buyer, Indirect Buyer or similar role, with the ability to lead complex sourcing and stakeholder projects.
A leading international organisation are currently recruiting for a Lead Buyer - Information Technology on a full-time, permanent basis in Stevenage.
Role: Lead Buyer - Information Technology
Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activities across a broad IT spend portfolio, including software, SaaS, services and hardware
- Own and run larger procurement projects, supporting Category Managers and delivering against cost, quality and risk objectives
- Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships across the UK and Europe, operating effectively in an international context
- Engage with suppliers and internal customers to define requirements, develop sourcing strategies and manage tender processes
- Manage commercial discussions and negotiations to secure best value and robust contractual outcomes
- Support governance, compliance and documentation requirements aligned to regulated procurement environments
- Attend and contribute to regular international team meetings and travel for stakeholder or supplier engagement where required
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Key Skills and Experience
- Experience in IT procurement or strong indirect procurement experience with a clear interest in moving into IT procurement
- Knowledge of sourcing and contract management across IT categories such as enterprise software, engineering software, SaaS, services, networks or cyber
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence influencing a range of stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver projects independently in a fast-moving environment
- Comfortable working in a hybrid model, with 2 to 3 days per week on-site (dependent on workload classification)
- Willingness to travel internationally for quarterly team meetings and occasional project requirements
- Working towards MCIPS qualification, or willingness to pursue MCIPS (support available)
- British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship, with the ability to complete BPSS checks after offer stage
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