Lead IT Buyer
Eclectic Recruitment · Stevenage · posted 64 days ago
Going rate £35,500UK median £37,306
Home Office going rates from
Occupation
3551Buyers and procurement officers
Going rate for this occupation: £35,500 · UK median pay £37,306
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£45,000 to £55,000stated · above the range ONS published
- Going rate£35,500
- UK median£37,306
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,700 |
| 25th | £30,065 |
| 50th | £37,306 |
| 75th | £46,937 |
| Going rate | £35,500 |
| UK median | £37,306 |
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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.
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.
The ideal candidate 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).
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
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.
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