IT procurement buyer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced IT Procurement Buyer to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team on a contract basis in the UK. The role covers indirect procurement, supplier management and category delivery across a broad spend portfolio.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing, support category strategies, onboard suppliers, manage contracts, analyse spend and drive savings while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT Procurement Buyer or equivalent.
• Strong end-to-end procurement knowledge.
• Proficient with SAP or Ariba.
• Ability to analyse spend and identify savings.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end sourcing activity in line with procurement policies and procedures, including the use of e-sourcing tools and e-auctions.
• Support the delivery of category strategies across indirect spend areas.
• Manage supplier relationships and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Complete supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract renewals and contract administration through procurement systems.
• Support purchase order, catalogue and order management activities.
• Analyse spend data and produce reports to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Resolve supplier queries and support effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, compliance and contractual requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Spend analysis

Supplier management

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

IT Procurement Buyer | Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Buyer to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team on a contract basis. This role will support indirect procurement activity, sourcing initiatives, supplier management and category delivery across a broad portfolio of spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end sourcing activity in line with procurement policies and procedures, including the use of e-sourcing tools and e-auctions.
• Support the delivery of category strategies across indirect spend areas.
• Manage supplier relationships and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Complete supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract renewals and contract administration through procurement systems.
• Support purchase order, catalogue and order management activities.
• Analyse spend data and produce reports to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Resolve supplier queries and support effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, compliance and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Experience as an IT Procurement Buyer, Indirect Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Category Manager.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience using procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba or similar platforms.
• Background in sourcing, supplier management, contract administration and negotiations.
• Ability to undertake spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• CIPS qualified or working towards accreditation would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This position offers the opportunity to support a busy procurement function within a large and complex organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities throughout the contract lifecycle, driving commercial value and supporting procurement projects across multiple business areas.