IT procurement buyer

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Buyer to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team on a contract basis. This role will support indirect procurement activity, sourcing initiatives, supplier management and category delivery across a broad portfolio of spend.

• Deliver end-to-end sourcing activity in line with procurement policies and procedures, including the use of e-sourcing tools and e-auctions.
• Support the delivery of category strategies across indirect spend areas.
• Manage supplier relationships and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Complete supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract renewals and contract administration through procurement systems.
• Support purchase order, catalogue and order management activities.
• Analyse spend data and produce reports to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Resolve supplier queries and support effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, compliance and contractual requirements.

• Experience as an IT Procurement Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Category Manager.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience using procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba or similar platforms.
• Background in sourcing, supplier management, contract administration and negotiations.
• Ability to undertake spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• CIPS qualified or working towards accreditation would be advantageous.

This position offers the opportunity to support a busy procurement function within a large and complex organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities throughout the contract lifecycle, driving commercial value and supporting procurement projects across multiple business areas.