Global IT Procurement Lead Buyer

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime paid

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking an IT Buyer aiming for a Lead Buyer role to manage IT spend across Enterprise Software, SaaS, hardware and services, including cyber and networking solutions. The role involves working across the UK and Europe in an international procurement context.

You will own large IT procurement projects, build internal and international relationships, and support Category Managers. A background in IT procurement or willingness to learn, plus strong communication, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement or willingness to learn IT procurement.
• Comfortable working in an international context and building internal and international relationships.
• Able to own and run large IT procurement projects to support Category Managers.
• Strong communication and soft skills required.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive large IT procurement projects to support Category Managers.
• Build and maintain international relationships across UK and Europe.
• Contribute to IT spend management across Enterprise Software, Engineering Software, SaaS, Services, Cyber, Networks, Hardware.

Skills

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

MCIPS qualification (preferred)

Job description

MBDA is seeking an IT Buyer aiming for a Lead Buyer role to manage IT spend across Enterprise Software, SaaS, hardware and services, including cyber and networking solutions. The role involves working across the UK and Europe in an international procurement context.

You will own large IT procurement projects, build internal and international relationships, and support Category Managers. A background in IT procurement or willingness to learn, plus strong communication, is essential.