Exciting Contract Opportunity for a Senior Buyer in IT Contracts! The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Senior Buyer with a background in IT contracts to join our client's newly established team. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing goods and service contracts within their IT function. Your responsibilities Supplier Pre-Qualification: Skilfully manage the supplier pre-qualification process, ensuring alignment with their procurement standards. Tender Document Generation: Collaborate closely with the business to deliver comprehensive invitation-to-tender documents. Value Assessment: Evaluate the value and affordability of tender submissions, contributing to informed decision-making. Award Proposal Preparation: Based on the tender process outcome, prepare compelling award proposals that drive successful contract awards. Contract Execution: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to execute awarded contracts efficiently. Contract Extension: Negotiate and extend existing contracts in accordance with agreed-upon timescales. The ideal candidate will possess Procurement Expertise: A strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process. Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Business Acumen: A keen commercial awareness to navigate complex contractual landscapes. On-site presence will be required twice a week which could be at different sites. Ready to take the next step? Apply with your CV to discover the full details of this exciting role. Interviews are scheduled to begin next week.