IT Procurement Buyer | Contract
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Additional Information
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.
If you have experience within indirect procurement and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd be delighted to hear from you
