Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer | Central London

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 company in London seeks a Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer to enhance their procurement function. This role offers significant development opportunities in a fast-paced environment, focusing on IT and Professional Services procurement. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in indirect procurement and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with IT or Professional Services exposure.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and manage key supplier relationships.
• Deliver measurable value and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Supplier Relationship Management

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Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer | Central London, London (City of London)

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer (IT & Professional Services) | Multi Award-Winning FTSE100 Powerhouse | Package: £45,000 - £55,000 + 10% Bonus | Central London (Hybrid)

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, contact Oskar at [emailprotected] to find out more and apply confidentially.

Are you an ambitious indirect procurement professional with a strategic mindset looking to progress your procurement career within a multi award-winning household name?

Seize this unique opportunity to join a prestigious, multi-billion-pound, global FTSE100 company that seeks a credible and driven Indirect Procurement professional to bolster their world-class procurement function across key areas such as IT, Technology, and Professional Services.

This high-performing brand maintains its market leadership through ongoing transformation and innovation. As part of their growth and expansion, they are investing billions annually to achieve their strategic procurement objectives. Technology, IT, and Professional Services are critical categories due to the volume and scale of their operations, enabling them to deliver an unrivaled product range globally and regionally.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Strategic Procurement Buyer, you'll lead end-to-end sourcing activities, manage key supplier relationships, and play a vital role in commercial negotiations supporting group-wide objectives—from cost optimization to ESG outcomes. Working closely with senior stakeholders across technology, IT, professional services, logistics, and operations, you'll deliver measurable value, manage risks, and improve supplier performance.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with exposure to IT, Technology, or Professional Services categories or related indirect procurement areas.
• Successful track record leading end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis and supplier selection to tendering and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles, with a history of delivering value through data-driven decisions.
• Confident negotiator with knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Skilled in managing supplier relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator, capable of collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercially savvy, focused on compliance, risk management, and value creation.
• Resilient, agile, and proactive—thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments where innovation is key.

Join a high-impact team at the core of one of the UK's largest and most digitally ambitious companies. This role offers significant development opportunities in a fast-growing strategic function that values curiosity, collaboration, and progression. Whether you're an experienced Buyer or an aspiring procurement professional, this is a career-defining opportunity to make a tangible impact in a major FTSE environment.

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