Job Description
The IT Buyer role delivers short term sourcing events and full tenders within a specified category. The role will ensure the delivery of tenders, commercial interventions and contract renewals. The role holder will need to work with colleagues from the business to understand required specifications and evaluation criteria. This would suit candidates who have come from a public sector/highly regulated background.
The role holder will be required to create milestone plans for the delivery of their work and ensure compliance with internal and external governance.
Principal responsibilities of the role
1. Working closely with the Category Manager to implement the Category Strategy through the delivery of tenders, negotiations, renewals and other commercial interventions
2. Deliver tender activities to meet business requirements, ensuring compliance with internal and external governance
3. Deliver against the procurement strategy for individual products and services, influencing specification and considering commercial aspects, operational risk, economies of scale, innovation and efficiency
4. Act as a point of reference within the business with regard to Procurement processes and best practice
5. Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best value, on price requests, performance issues and contract extensions
6. Drive innovation and su...