Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or IT‑focused sourcing roles.
An established global technology organisation is seeking a Procurement Professional on a 12‑month fixed term contract to support their IT procurement function at their modern offices in Weybridge. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of end‑to‑end sourcing activity within a high-performing, international environment.
Role: IT Buyer / Procurement Professional
Type: 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Woking, Surrey - Hybrid working available after successful 3 month probation
Salary: £42,000 - £43,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Procurement Professional will include and will not be limited to:
* Deliver end‑to‑end procurement across IT goods, services and labour, ensuring alignment with global procurement policies.
* Initiate and manage both simple and complex RFx processes.
* Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve optimum commercial outcomes.
* Drive cost reduction programmes while maintaining quality and performance.
* Manage supplier spend, performance, contracts, and overall relationships.
* Develop contingency strategies to mitigate supply chain risk.
* Lead supplier performance improvement across cost, delivery, quality, and innovation.
* Produce weekly updates on procurement project progress.
* Support internal/external audit compliance activities.
* Handle ad hoc procurement tasks as required by the Head of Group.
Key skills and experience required, and will not be limited to:
* Bachelor’s degree and/or 4-5 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain or IT-related sourcing.
* Strong IT procurement exposure with solid understanding of supplier negotiations and RFx management.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal/external relationships.
* Highly organised, self‑motivated and able to work under pressure.
* Strong commercial acumen with proven problem‑solving capabilities.
* Computer literate with strong Excel skills.
* Fluent in English and legally eligible to work in the UK (minimum 2 years visa validity required).
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable).
* CIPS Level 4 (desirable) or willingness to study.
Benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave
* Discretionary performance‑based bonus
* Defined Contribution pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
* Permanent Health Insurance & Group Life Assurance
* Flexible Benefits allowance (£660 per annum)
* Private Medical Insurance (from grade eligibility)
To apply for this Procurement Professional / Buyer / Procurement Specialist / IT Buyer / Sourcing Specialist / Category Buyer position, candidates must be fully eligible to live and work in the UK.