Buyer

1st Executive Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services brand is seeking an IT & Indirect Category Buyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role focuses on strategic sourcing and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in IT or Indirect Procurement, with strong negotiation skills. Join a vibrant, inclusive environment that values employee experience and flexibility.

Benefits

30 days holiday

5 well-being days

Private medical

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in IT or Indirect Procurement.
• Passionate about working in a vibrant, changeable business.
• Inquisitive with success in nurturing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing programmes across categories.
• Lead tendering processes and procurement initiatives.
• Play a key role in delivering savings targets.

Skills

Experience in IT or Indirect Procurement

Strong negotiating and influencing skills

Ability to build stakeholder relationships

Education

Degree or CIPS qualified

Job description

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

J692142_1756314544

Published:

2 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-09-26

Start date:

ASAP

Role: IT & Indirect Category Buyer (12 month Fixed term contract)

Salary: Up to £50K + 30 days holiday + 5 well-being days + private medical + pension

Location: Hybrid, remote working with ad-hoc occasional travel

Role: 12 month Fixed term contract

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, high-energy financial services brand in the UK, with multiple vacancies within their Procurement team. It's a great time to join a company that truly embraces employee experience, inclusive values, fun, and flexibility. If you're passionate about working in a rewarding, fast-paced, agile Procurement environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Role:

• 12-month Fixed term contract;
• Benefit from a fantastic learning opportunity, working closely with a high-performing Head of Category for Indirects and IT Procurement;
• Support a varied portfolio of strategic sourcing programmes across Indirects and IT categories;
• Use your curiosity and inquisitive nature to understand stakeholder requirements and build strong relationships;
• Lead tendering processes and procurement initiatives collaboratively with stakeholders;
• Play a key role in delivering savings targets across business areas.

Experience:

• Experience in IT or Indirect Procurement;
• Passionate about working in a vibrant, changeable, people-focused business;
• Inquisitive with success in nurturing relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers;
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills;
• Understanding of basic contractual principles;
• Ideally, Degree or CIPS qualified.

***Due to our client's requirements, applicants must hold current/valid UK RTW***