Established in 2006, FluidOne is an award-winning provider of Connected Cloud Solutions with a £110m turnover and focus on customer service, consistently achieving one of the highest Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in the industry, securing 84 for August 2025. Underlying its services is FluidOne’s national fibre network, Platform One, which is the most connected network in the UK.
FluidOne supports the needs of 2,000+ customers, including 200 channel resellers, with IT and Cyber Security managed services underpinned by connectivity and communications solutions. A comprehensive managed service provider (MSP), FluidOne has in-house experts that specialise in providing solutions ranging from IT security and disaster recovery, to cloud hosting and Microsoft licence management.
Role Overview
As Procurement Lead you will deliver commercial savings and supplier performance improvements across IT and software distribution, while supporting consistent procurement execution across the group.
Responsibilities
* Own and manage the IT and software distribution category across the group
* Lead sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations with suppliers
* Coordinate the group’s Lead Buyers to ensure alignment on execution, tools, and supplier follow-up
* Align pricing, volumes, commercial terms, and SLAs across entities
* Track supplier performance, contractual compliance, rebates, and risks through standardised reporting
* Track and coordinate supplier accreditations and partnership programmes
* Act as the main point of contact for both suppliers and internal teams
Group Procurement Coordination
* Coordinate and support Lead Buyers across other categories or business units
* Promote consistency in sourcing templates, supplier tracking, and reporting
* Consolidate dashboards and KPIs across the group
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and operational alignment
* Provide hands-on support on selected projects if needed
Experience Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing
* Strong exposure to IT-related categories (ideally hardware / distribution)
* Comfortable working in multi-entity, decentralised environments
* Proven ability to lead RFPs, negotiate contracts, and deliver savings
Skills And Attributes
* Execution-focused and results-driven
* Strong communication and coordination capabilities
* Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams
* Proficient in Excel and supplier dashboards (Power BI or similar)
* Structured and rigorous in supplier documentation and contract follow-up
* Experience using NetSuite preferable
Professional Level
* CIPS Level 5 – Advanced Diploma. This role is suited for an experienced Category Manager or Senior Buyer managing strategic spend and coordinating across multiple entities.
Benefits After Probationary Period
* Subsidised health and dental care
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Discount platform
* FluidOne breakfast and refreshments on office days
* Pension contribution – 5% company contribution
* Generous holiday entitlement
* One day off for birthday
* Half price internet connectivity
* Ride2Work scheme
* Department incentives
* Volunteer day scheme
FluidOne is an equal opportunities provider and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. To apply, send CV with covering letter to recruitment@fluidone.com with the job title as the subject field.
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