Role: Lead Buyer
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Perm, Full time, Hybrid, Flexi
About:
Are you an experienced Buyer ready to step up, or a current Lead Buyer looking for broader exposure in a fast-moving digital environment? This is a great opportunity to develop your career in technology procurement while working flexibly.
As a Lead Buyer:
You’ll be part of a specialist Digital Procurement team that supports a wide range of IT and technology-related spend across the organisation. This includes areas such as:
* Enterprise software and SaaS solutions
* Cloud, cyber security and emerging technologies
* Networks, telecoms and IT hardware
* Engineering and manufacturing software tools
* Third-party digital and managed services
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to lead procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and support strategic sourcing initiatives both in the UK and across international operations.
The team operates in a collaborative and cross-functional way, giving you the chance either to build deep expertise in a particular category or to develop a broader skill set across multiple digital areas.
As a Lead Buyer, you will bring:
* Experience in Digital, IT or broader Indirect Procurement, or a strong interest in moving into this space
* Confidence in managing procurement projects and working with internal stakeholders
* Ideally working towards, or open to pursuing, MCIPS qualification
Benefits:
* Competitive company bonus
* Strong pension contributions
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Additional flexi leave days
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Healthcare
* Opportunities for paid overtime
* Excellent on-site facilities
Vetting: Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and therefore hold British citizenship