Senior Buyer

Overview

Join the UK’s premier parcel & post delivery company

Evri Group is one of the UK’s biggest parcel delivery businesses, powered by our two core brands:
Evri and Evri Premium (previously known as DHL eCommerce). With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000+ couriers and 8,000 vehicles, we deliver through our fast, flexible network of hubs, depots, delivery units and fulfilment centres. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver more than 1 billion parcels and 1 billion letters a year, supporting everyone from casual senders to major retailers across the UK and to 200+ global destinations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re friendly, ambitious and diverse, united by a drive to deliver brilliant service.

We are looking for a Senior Buyer – IT to join our Procurement team and play a key role in delivering value. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you will work closely with senior IT stakeholders, lead sourcing initiatives, and drive cost efficiencies while supporting innovation across areas like AI, automation and digital transformation.

• Lead sourcing and procurement activity across key IT categories (e.g. software, cloud, infrastructure, workplace tech)
• Deliver cost savings, cash flow improvements and value through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Build and run RFP processes, including advanced commercial and financial analysis
• Develop category knowledge and contribute to sourcing strategies that improve total cost of ownership
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, acting as a key escalation point for the business
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers, supported by procurement leadership where needed
• Partner with senior IT stakeholders, including Head of and C-suite level, to influence decision making
• Manage end-to-end procurement projects, ensuring delivery against timelines and objectives
• Support continuous improvement across procurement processes and ways of working

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement, buying or a commercial role
• Exposure to IT procurement or strong interest in developing in this space (cloud, software, infrastructure etc.) is desirable
• Strong commercial and financial awareness (including OPEX vs CAPEX understanding)
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivots, modelling, “what if” analysis)
• Experience running or supporting RFP processes and bid analysis
• Confident negotiator with strong contract awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Self-starter who can manage their own workload in a fast-changing environment
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required

• Hybrid working with a base in Morley
• Exposure to large-scale, innovative IT projects
• A collaborative procurement team with varied backgrounds and expertise
• Opportunities for development into Category Manager and beyond
• Flexible working culture with autonomy and no micromanagement
• Inclusive benefits and wellbeing support

We’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individuality, encourage creativity, and support people to be their authentic selves. We’re excited for the future — and we’d love you to help deliver it.