The role Are you ready to shape the future of technology procurement in a purpose-driven organisation? At Southern Housing, we're looking for a proactive and analytical Technology Buyer to help us optimise our supply chain, strengthen software supplier relationships, and support our technology strategy with precision and purpose. In this role, you'll be at the heart of software supplier data management, contribute to budget planning, and assist with operational monitoring. You'll lead on timely renewals, terminations, and due diligence, while identifying opportunities for improvement across our supply chain. Your software licensing knowledge will help us stay ahead of market trends and navigate commercial decisions with confidence. We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve-diverse, inclusive, and fair. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, values transparency, and wants to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you. Based in either our Farringdon or Sittingbourne office, with flexible hybrid working options available. What you'll be doing: Maintains information on the IT departments Supplier & Contracts Management Information System (SCMIS) using a broad set of Microsoft 365 Applications Supports commercial partnerships with a range of suppliers ensuring we maintain positive relationships and value for money from our supply chain. Assists IT Commercial Leadership with BAU spend against budget throughout the financial year. Ensuring discrepancies are highlighted and where necessary escalated for review. Supports the Forecasting process alongside the IT Leadership Team and Finance Manages and supports the procurement processes associated with Technology across Southern Housing - includes the ordering of software and, as required, hardware and related technology goods and services Provides management information and assists with the development of new dashboards showing key supplier metrics What you'll need: Good influencing and problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers Proficient in Microsoft 365, with the ability to use tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and Power Platform to streamline workflows and reporting. Experience administering commercial relationships with software technology suppliers. Experience in IT procurement, software contract/licence management, or a junior buyer role within a technology commercial environment. Experience of partnership working and stakeholder management, both internally and externally, and of quickly establishing trust and credibility Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025 at 23:59 Shortlisting: W/c 25th August 2025 Interviews: W/c 1st September 2025 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.