Job Description
The Opportunity
Copello is partnering with a leader in the Defence sector to recruit a Lead Buyer for a rapidly growing organisation. With international travel once per quarter, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to fast-track their career.
Dynamic (hybrid) working – typically 2–3 days per week on-site
Security Clearance
Applicants must be British or dual UK nationals with British.
Join the Digital Services Procurement Team, responsible for leading all IT and software spend across the Group. Our scope includes:
* Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services
* Engineering and Manufacturing Software
* Networks, Telecoms and Hardware
* Printing, Cyber Security, AI and Cloud
* Outsourced services, including Front and Back Office and Application Maintenance
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in Digital Procurement, or a strong Indirect Procurement background with the willingness and ability to develop digital category expertise
* A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to lead procurement activities
* Ideally MCIPS qualified, or willing to work towards the qualification
This is a transversal team, giving you the opportunity to specialise in a particular category or broaden your experience across multiple areas. If you already have experience in any of these domains—or come from an Indirect Procurement background and are keen to develop into Digital Procurement—we’d be delighted to discuss how you could fit into the team.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders to lead procurement competitions in the UK and at Group level, develop the procurement pipeline alongside Group Category Managers, build effective supplier relationships, and deliver robust procurement outcomes. The role offers genuine exposure to both UK-based and international procurement activities.