Lead Buyer - Digital & Technology

MBDA UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Buyer for a dynamic and international role within digital procurement. The position requires leading procurement competitions and developing strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement or be willing to learn about digital procurement. This role offers flexible hybrid working patterns tailored to meet individual needs, and opportunities for career development in an evolving company.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Employee-led networks for diversity and support

Qualifications

• Comfortable with procurement and willing to learn digital procurement.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement competitions at UK and Group level.
• Develop the procurement pipeline with Category Managers.
• Maintain relationships with partners and deliver outcomes.

Skills

Digital procurement understanding

MCIPS qualification (or pursuing)

Job description

Overview

Bristol

Are you a Buyer looking for a Lead Buyer role or Lead Buyer looking for an international role? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills and want to work flexibly and dynamically in a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge?

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity

Come and join our Digital Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group. This includes Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, Engineering & Manufacturing Software, Networks, Telecoms, Hardware, Printing, Cyber Security, AI, Cloud and outsourced Services such as Front & Back Office, Application Maintenance etc. The team is transversal, giving you the opportunity to specialise in one area, or to develop into new ones to broaden your knowledge. If you have skills in any one of these areas, or are have skills in Indirect Procurement and are looking to develop into Digital procurement, then we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team!

You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK or at Group level, develop our procurement pipeline working with Group Category Managers, champion the right relationships with our partners and suppliers, and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you can run and build competitions both in the U.K. and contribute in a truly international context.

Your role would sit within "Group Digital Services Domain", which consists of c. thirty five procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Rome and Paris. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 85 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises best-in-class procurement tools and processes. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate!

There are few procurement roles that offer such an exciting mix of international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement competitions in the UK or Group level and manage the end-to-end process.
• Develop and maintain the procurement pipeline with Group Category Managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and suppliers; deliver procurement outcomes for MBDA.
• Operate in both UK and international contexts to contribute to global procurement activities.

What we're looking for

• Someone who understands any aspect of Digital procurement, or is comfortable with learning and developing these skills from an Indirect procurement background.
• Ideally, someone willing to or working towards MCIPS qualification.

Our company

Our company tagline: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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