Lead Indirect Buyer - IT & Digital Procurement

Cirrus Selection Limited; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organisation is looking for a Lead Indirect Buyer specializing in IT and digital procurement. This permanent role is based in Stevenage, offering a hybrid work model. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end procurement in software, cyber security, and more, while engaging with senior stakeholders. A competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with substantial benefits, awaits the right applicant, who must also have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexi-leave

Overtime

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare schemes

Excellent on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within IT or digital categories.
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders and managing suppliers.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or regulated environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across various IT and digital services.
• Run competitive procurement exercises and manage suppliers.
• Ensure robust commercial governance in a regulated environment.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Operational within structured procurement

Job description

Overview

Lead Indirect Buyer – IT & Digital Procurement

Stevenage - Hybrid (2–3 days on site)

Permanent - £45,000–£55,000 + bonus + strong benefits

We are recruiting a Lead Indirect Buyer to join a Digital Services Procurement team within a global engineering organisation. This role focuses on IT, software, and digital services and is suited to an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer with strong indirect procurement experience.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead end-to-end procurement activity across Enterprise Software, SaaS, Software Services, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Networks, Telecoms, and Application Support. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will run competitive procurement exercises, manage suppliers, and ensure robust commercial governance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

To be successful, you will have proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within IT, digital, or software categories. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders, managing suppliers, and operating within structured procurement frameworks. Experience in defence, aerospace, public sector, or other regulated environments is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

This is a permanent role offering long-term development, exposure to complex international programmes, and flexible hybrid working. The package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, pension contributions up to 14%, flexi-leave, overtime, enhanced parental leave, healthcare schemes, and excellent on-site facilities.

Security

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and this role will be subject to security clearance requirements.