IT Transformation Procurement Lead

Matchtech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Lead Buyer - IT Transformation for a defence organisation in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The role is permanent with 2 days onsite per week, offering £50,000–£60,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities include leading RFI/RFP activity, gathering requirements, developing SOWs, and managing contracts across a major transformation programme. BPSS and SC clearance are required where applicable, with international stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex and strategic procurement activity.
• Experience managing large procurement projects/programmes in high-profile environments.
• Ability to build relationships with UK and international stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic RFI/RFP activity to identify market players and supply partners for a major transformation programme.
• Act as the senior procurement lead, gathering requirements and developing statements of work (SOWs).
• Manage and develop contracts across the programme and related activities.
• Help implement a supplier relationship management (SRM) approach to ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Drive supplier performance and value, escalating issues as needed.
• Build effective relationships with UK and international stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

RFI/RFP management

Stakeholder management

SOW development

Contract management

SRM implementation

Job description

Proven experience leading complex, strategic procurement projects or programmes.

A leading defence organisation are currently recruiting for a Lead Buyer - IT Transformation on a full-time, permanent basis in Stevenage.

Role - Lead Buyer - IT Transformation
Type - Permanent
Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire - 2 days a week onsite
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Lead Buyer - IT Transformation will include and will not be limited to:

• Leading strategic RFI/RFP activity to identify market players and supply partners for a major transformation programme
• Acting as the senior procurement lead, liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop statements of work (SOWs)
• Managing and developing contracts across the programme and associated support activity
• Developing and helping to implement the supplier relationship management (SRM) approach to ensure delivery on time and to quality
• Driving supplier performance, value creation, and managing/escalating issues as required
• Building effective relationships with UK and international stakeholders, colleagues, and suppliers

Key skills and experience required for Lead Buyer - IT Transformation job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Strong end-to-end procurement experience, with evidence of delivering complex and strategic procurement activity.
• Experience running large procurement projects/programmes in a high-profile, stakeholder-heavy environment
• Confidence working in an international context and building internal/external relationships
• Proven contract management capability, including developing SOWs and managing supplier delivery
• Ability to drive supplier performance and deliver value through commercial and procurement levers
• Ability to meet relevant security and eligibility requirements (e.g., BPSS) where applicable

To apply for this IT Transformation Procurement Lead/IT Procurement Lead/Lead Buyer candidates must pass BPSS and SC clearance requirements.