Senior ICT Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Value (Hybrid)

Telent Technology Services Ltd; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday + buy/sell days

Company pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Occupational health support

Telent Reward discounts

Job summary

Telent Technology Services Ltd in Warwick is seeking a Senior Buyer (ICT) to develop and deliver a structured sourcing and fulfilment strategy, driving efficiencies and value across ICT and Defence categories. The role is hybrid with presence required at Warwick HQ 1-2 days weekly.

You will handle RFx activities, supplier onboarding, performance investigations, supplier relationship management, and produce procurement reports.

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Tendering and competitive procurement experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Cost reduction and value optimisation.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and governance.
• Experience with Oracle iProcurement.
• Degree/HND/HNC or MCIPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support RFx activities for Bid tenders and Projects, including NDA creation and issue.
• On-board and evaluate suppliers.
• Investigate supplier performance failures with SQA for resolutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and schedule reviews per category strategy.
• Create procurement reports and departmental metrics.
• Lead RFx activities, sourcing, negotiation and contracting for high value categories.
• Evaluate suppliers during onboarding and implement iProcurement category code management.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk mitigation throughout contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship

Tendering & procurement

Negotiation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Oracle iProcurement

Education

Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent

MCIPS (Chartered status)

Job description

Telent Technology Services Ltd in Warwick is seeking a Senior Buyer (ICT) to develop and deliver a structured sourcing and fulfilment strategy, driving efficiencies and value across ICT and Defence categories. The role is hybrid with presence required at Warwick HQ 1-2 days weekly.

You will handle RFx activities, supplier onboarding, performance investigations, supplier relationship management, and produce procurement reports.