Interim Senior IT Buyer

Portfolio Procurement; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Interim Senior IT Buyer for a leading client in Hertfordshire. The role involves sourcing and negotiating IT hardware, software, and services, alongside contract negotiations to optimise costs. This position requires collaboration with multiple departments and is available for an immediate start until the end of the year.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead sourcing/negotiation/procurement of IT hardware, software & services.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and SLAs to optimise costs and mitigate risks.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with our processes, policies, and controls.

Job description

Overview

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Hertfordshire based client to recruit for an Interim Senior IT Buyer until the end of year. This role is an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead sourcing/negotiation/procurement of IT hardware, software & services
• Contract negotiation - negotiate contract terms, pricing, and SLAs to optimise costs and mitigate risks
• Ensure procurement activities comply with our processes, policies, and controls
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver an excellent IT Procurement service
• Cross-department collaboration, working with IT, finance, legal, commercial and project teams
• Supporting building out category plans, processes, and controls for IT Procurement