Lead Buyer

Are you an IT Buyer looking for a Lead Buyer role? Are you looking for an international role working in the UK and Europe? Are you an Indirect Buyer with an interest in technology looking for your first role in IT? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills? Are you looking to work flexibly and dynamically with a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge?

Come and join our IT procurement team!

• Lead all aspects of IT spend across the Group:
  Enterprise Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Software, SaaS, Services, Cyber, Networks, Hardware, Security, AI, High Performance Computing, etc.
• Specialise in one area, develop into new ones, and broaden knowledge over time.
• Travel and international working is part of the role.
• Participate in regular quarterly team meetings rotating between sites in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Paris; may also travel for stakeholder or supplier meetings.

• Established IT procurement practitioner or proficient in indirect categories with a willingness to learn IT procurement.
• Soft and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an international context.
• Ability to build internal and international relationships.
• Ability to own and run large procurement projects supporting Category Managers.
• Willingness to pursue or work toward MCIPS qualification.

• Salary: circa £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.
• Dynamic (hybrid) working – 2 to 3 days per week on‑site.
• Security clearance required:
  British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) necessary.
• Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: up to 14% total contribution (employer plus employee).
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; additional paternity, neonatal and fertility provisions.
• Annual leave: 25 days of paid leave per calendar year with additional days for 5, 10 and 15 years of service.
• Dynamic working policies with flexibility around hours and location.
• Health, dental, and mental health benefits including private medical insurance and employee assistance programme.
• Other perks include gym membership, holiday purchase, technology vouchers, and charitable donation support.