Senior Buyer - IT

As part of our continuing journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an Information Technology Senior Buyer to bring fresh perspective, strong expertise and commercial leadership to our Procurement function.

In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of end‑to‑end procurement activity across the IT category. With project management at the heart of the sourcing process, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver meaningful, value‑driven outcomes.

• Develop, implement and lead the IT category sourcing strategy, managing ongoing commercial, operational, quality and risk requirements across the portfolio.
• Lead and execute tendering, negotiation, contracting and contract management activities across significant spend areas, while driving strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to ensure optimum service, value and performance.

Act as a trusted Procurement Business Partner for both projects and operational teams, embedding procurement as a strategic enabler and leading change initiatives across Carnival UK.

This role is positioned at CUK
08 level within our organization and is available on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis until February 2027. We offer hybrid work, including up to two days from home.

• Excellent negotiation skills, including experience drafting and managing contracts of varying values and complexity.
• Strong supplier management and Service Level Agreement management capability.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, procurement processes, and contractual frameworks.

Up‑to‑date MS Office skills, with strong Excel capability.

• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance while managing complex procurement activity.
• Confidence and credibility when communicating complex issues to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• A collaborative, business‑partnering mindset.

A proactive approach, bringing fresh ideas and different perspectives to drive value and change.

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In‑house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

• Job Identification 12916
• Job Category Procurement & Supply Chain
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Carnival House, Southampton, SO15 1ST
  , GB