IT Buyer

Rullion Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy UK organisation is seeking an IT Buyer to join their Procurement team. This role involves sourcing and managing IT spend across various categories, leading tender processes, and negotiating contracts to achieve optimal value. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in IT procurement and strong commercial acumen, contributing to the organisation's digital transformation.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for growth and impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT procurement (software, hardware, SaaS).
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value.
• Understanding of procurement legislation and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tenders, renewals, and sourcing activity across IT categories.
• Engage with internal IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements.
• Negotiate with technology suppliers to secure best value.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Capability

Education

CIPS Accreditation

Job description

IT Buyer Needed Northwest Based

A leading energy UK organisation is seeking a strategic and commercially focused IT Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional with experience in IT sourcing to deliver full end-to-end tender processes, contract renewals, and category support within a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.

About the Role

As an IT Buyer, you will take ownership of sourcing and commercial activities across a range of IT spend areas-including hardware, software, digital services, SaaS, infrastructure, and managed service agreements. You will lead tender processes, engage with key technology stakeholders to understand business needs, and negotiate robust contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal value.

Working closely with category managers, technical experts, and vendors, you'll ensure all procurement activity aligns with internal governance, procurement regulations, and long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tenders, renewals, and sourcing activity across IT categories

• Engage with internal IT and digital stakeholders to understand technical requirements

• Develop sourcing strategies that meet business needs and drive commercial value

• Negotiate with technology suppliers to secure best value, mitigate risk, and ensure service performance

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and relevant public sector/industry regulations

• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement and innovation

• Provide procurement expertise and market insight for IT-related purchasing decisions

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, or managed services

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value in technology categories

• Ideally professionally accredited (e.g., CIPS) or working toward it

• Understanding of relevant procurement legislation and frameworks

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail, with strong numerical and analytical capability

• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking procurement team at the forefront of digital transformation

• Play a key role in shaping the organisation's IT supply chain and sourcing strategy

• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and impact

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.