Strategic Buyer - Technology

Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 DOE

Hours:

Full-time, permanent
Hybrid working:
Three days in our Irlam-based office and two days working from home

Are you an experienced IT/Technology Procurement professional who enjoys combining commercial expertise with technology and strategic thinking
?

Freedom Truespeed Group is looking for a Strategic Buyer:
Technology to join our Procurement team in Irlam. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our continued growth, working closely with technical, security and commercial stakeholders across Networks, Data Security, Software, IT Infrastructure and Design
.

You’ll be more than a buyer. You’ll be a trusted commercial partner and strategic influencer
, ensuring Procurement is involved from the very beginning of technical and technology projects and helping the business make smart, sustainable supplier decisions.

As Strategic Buyer:
Technology, you’ll take ownership of a broad range of strategic sourcing and supplier activities, including:

• Building strong, trusted relationships with technical and security leaders, ensuring Procurement is represented in relevant supplier and commercial discussions.
• Managing relationships with both existing and prospective technology suppliers.
• Supporting transparent, robust supplier evaluation and selection processes.
• Developing Buyer Business Plans and sourcing strategies that directly support the Group’s growth ambitions.
• Leading commercial discussions and supplier negotiations to deliver strong value and commercially leveraged outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with other Strategic Buyers on incumbent supplier matters.
• Leading the implementation of new supplier contracts, including efficient onboarding and seamless supplier transitions.
• Partnering with technical teams to ensure technology changes are implemented effectively while minimising product redundancy and unnecessary cost.
• Ensuring procurement activity supports compliance, effective change management and technical compatibility.
• Taking on other relevant activities and projects as directed by the Head of Procurement.

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial confidence with strong technology procurement expertise
.

• At least 3 years’ experience in IT/Software Procurement, including experience with SaaS and Managed Services.
• A strong understanding of IT and Telecoms technical interfaces.
• Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• A proactive, commercially astute approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The confidence and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.

• Significant experience working within the Telecoms industry.
• CIPS qualification or currently working towards one.

• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Access to a full suite of employee benefits covering health, lifestyle and financial wellbeing
• Free onsite parking

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

You’ll work at the intersection of technology, procurement and commercial strategy
, helping shape supplier relationships and sourcing decisions that support the future growth of Freedom Truespeed Group.

If you’re someone who enjoys getting involved early, challenging the status quo, negotiating great outcomes and building strong partnerships across a technology-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis
, so we encourage early…