Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Lead IT Buyer
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Lead IT Buyer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead IT Buyer to join a global engineering organisation, taking ownership of IT procurement activities across the UK and Europe. Working within a collaborative procurement team, you will support the sourcing and management of a diverse range of technology categories, including software, hardware, cyber security, networks and IT services.
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement projects, managing supplier relationships and supporting Category Managers in delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across an international business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities across a broad range of IT spend categories.
- Manage sourcing projects covering software, SaaS, hardware, cyber security, networks, AI, high performance computing and IT services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across the UK and Europe.
- Support Category Managers by delivering complex procurement projects from tender through to contract award.
- Negotiate commercial agreements to achieve value, mitigate risk and ensure successful supplier performance.
- Work collaboratively with international procurement teams on cross-border sourcing initiatives.
- Travel within the UK and Europe as required for supplier and stakeholder meetings.
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The Ideal Candidate:
Would have:
- Experience within IT procurement or a strong interest in developing a career within IT procurement.
- Experience managing indirect procurement categories.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
- An understanding of technology procurement, including software, hardware or IT services.
- MCIPS qualification or be working towards achieving it.
- Experience working with international stakeholders or suppliers.
Must have:
- Previous procurement or purchasing experience (within a 'Buyer' capacity).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to independently manage procurement projects from initiation through to completion.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe as required.
- Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (British Citizenship).
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Benefits Package:
- Annual company bonus.
- Competitive pension contribution.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous flexi leave allowance.
- Enhanced parental leave package.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Subsidised meals and free on-site parking.
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!
Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
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