Lead Buyer

Copello Global; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Lead Buyer for their Digital Services Procurement Team in Stevenage. This role involves leading all IT and software spend across various domains, including Enterprise Software and Cyber Security. The ideal candidate should have experience in Digital or Indirect Procurement and must possess a collaborative approach and strong leadership skills. The position offers a dynamic hybrid working model, providing opportunities to work closely with stakeholders and develop expertise across multiple procurement categories.

Benefits

Dynamic working model

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital Procurement or strong Indirect Procurement background willing to develop digital category expertise.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with confidence to lead procurement activities.
• Willingness to work towards MCIPS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement competitions in the UK and at Group level.
• Develop the procurement pipeline alongside Group Category Managers.
• Build effective supplier relationships and deliver robust procurement outcomes.

Skills

Digital Procurement experience

Indirect Procurement background

Collaboration and leadership

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Lead Buyer – Digital Services

The Opportunity

Join our Digital Services Procurement Team, responsible for leading all IT and software spend across the Group. Our scope includes:

• Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services
• Engineering and Manufacturing Software
• Networks, Telecoms and Hardware
• Printing, Cyber Security, AI and Cloud
• Outsourced services, including Front and Back Office and Application Maintenance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in Digital Procurement, or a strong Indirect Procurement background with the willingness and ability to develop digital category expertise
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to lead procurement activities
• Ideally MCIPS qualified, or willing to work towards the qualification

This is a transversal team, giving you the opportunity to specialise in a particular category or broaden your experience across multiple areas. If you already have experience in any of these domains—or come from an Indirect Procurement background and are keen to develop into Digital Procurement—we’d be delighted to discuss how you could fit into the team.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to lead procurement competitions in the UK and at Group level, develop the procurement pipeline alongside Group Category Managers, build effective supplier relationships, and deliver robust procurement outcomes. The role offers genuine exposure to both UK-based and international procurement activities.

Dynamic (hybrid) working – typically 2–3 days per week on-site, depending on workload classification

Security Clearance

Applicants must be British or dual UK nationals with British.