IT Buyer

Investigo; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy/utilities organization is seeking an IT Buyer to manage sourcing events and full tenders. The role involves collaboration with colleagues, creating milestone plans, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have CIPS accreditation and experience in complex procurement environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering tenders within complex commercial environments.
• Understanding of procurement legislation.
• Proven track record of achieving strong commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Manage short-term sourcing events and full tenders within a specific category.
• Collaborate with the Category Manager to implement category strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal value and performance.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Job description

IT Buyer

This role is provided by Investigo. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — please consult with your recruiter for more details.

Base pay range

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Director - Procurement & Supply Chain - Interim & Permanent Recruitment

We are seeking a new IT Buyer for a growing energy/utilities organization.

The Buyer will manage short-term sourcing events and full tenders within a specific category, ensuring the delivery of tenders, commercial interventions, and contract renewals. The role requires collaboration with business colleagues to understand specifications and evaluation criteria.

The role involves creating milestone plans for project delivery and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Principal responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Category Manager to implement category strategies through tenders, negotiations, and renewals.
• Execute tender activities aligned with business needs, ensuring governance compliance.
• Manage procurement strategies for products and services, influencing specifications and considering commercial, operational, and innovative factors.
• Serve as a procurement process and best practice resource within the business.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal value and performance.
• Promote supplier development and innovation.
• Assist broader commercial activities as needed.

Candidate profile

• Professional accreditation such as CIPS or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in delivering tenders within complex commercial environments.
• Understanding of procurement legislation.
• Proven track record of achieving strong commercial results.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Utilities and Oil & Gas

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