Senior Buyer

Morson Talent; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence Manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to support the Software category management team. This role involves driving value through procurement strategies, stakeholder management, and data analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in procurement, with a preference for MCIPS qualification. Hybrid working is available, offering a balance of onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Expertise in analysing data.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy for software requirements.
• Manage demand in Technology Procurement team.
• Develop and deliver procurement plans for software.

Skills

Data Analysis

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Influencing

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

Morson are working with the leading Defence Manufacturer in the UK who are looking for a Senior Buyer to support the Software category management team.

This position does offer Hybrid working of 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Buyer will involve:

• Supporting the category strategy for software requirements to drive increased value across the enterprise over the next 5 years.
• Act as an entry point into the Technology Procurement team, responsible for capturing/managing demand. In turn, being responsible for pipeline management for applicable software requirements.
• Integration with key stakeholders, coupled with data analytics to identify opportunities that drive value through early Procurement engagement.
• Responsible for developing and delivering procurement plans that deliver business requirements for key Software requirements.
• Stakeholder management across a complex network of sector stakeholders.

Your skills and qualifications:

• Expertise in analysing data.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards.
• Excellent analytical abilities for evaluating demand and refining requirements.

What were looking for in you:

• To be successful in this role and to support your day-to-day duties you will possess a number of soft skills, these will include but not be limited to: strong people skills and stakeholder management skills, strong communication skills, the ability to present knowing your audience, strong listening skills, the ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and be able to influence others.

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit an up to date CV