Senior Indirect Buyer- IT & Marketing

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Buyer for IT and Marketing in Stafford. In this role, you will lead procurement strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage cross-functional collaborations. Ideal candidates have proven procurement experience, particularly in technology, and possess strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a strong pension and wellness programs are offered.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Strong company pension

Access to well-being benefits

Onsite gym

Medical support services

Car scheme

Retailer discounts

Cycle to Work programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience with contract management and supplier performance frameworks.
• Commercial acumen and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for IT and Marketing commodities.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Negotiate agreements and manage contract renewals.
• Support leadership on procurement initiatives.
• Maintain market knowledge as Lead Buyer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

IT procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Clear communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Senior Buyer: IT and Marketing

Staffordshire, on-site

No sponsorship for overseas candidates

Excellent salary, strong benefits package including enhanced company pension.

As part of a fast-paced and highly motivated Purchasing team, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers across IT hardware, software and cloud services. You'll work cross‑functionally with IT, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure availability, optimise cost, and maintain quality standards. This role offers a unique blend of strategic input and hands‑on delivery, with opportunities to lead category strategies and negotiations at a group level.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Lead Procurement Activity: You'll own sourcing strategies for IT and Marketing, including hardware, software, cloud, and professional services.
• Supplier Performance: You'll ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and reliability expectations, challenging them on cost, lead times, and innovation.
• Contract Management: You'll negotiate agreements and manage renewals to maximise commercial and operational value.
• Strategic Projects: You'll support leadership on long‑term planning and procurement initiatives, including cost reduction and process improvement.
• Supply Base Management: You'll maintain detailed market knowledge and ensure consistent communication when acting as 'Lead Buyer'.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: You'll work with IT, Finance, Marketing and other cross‑functional teams to deliver projects and maintain performance standards.

This will be suited to you if

• You have proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain.
• You've got experience in IT procurement or technology‑related supply chain management.
• You have strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with a strategic mindset.
• You have knowledge of sourcing processes, contract management, and supplier performance frameworks.
• You've got experience across multiple categories (IT and Marketing commodities would be advantageous).
• You have stakeholder management skills, being able to influence at all levels.
• You have the ability to lead projects and resolve conflicts effectively.
• You have a proactive, collaborative, and detail‑oriented approach.
• You're flexible for occasional travel.
• You have clear and persuasive communication skills
• CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.

You’ll be joining an organisation that truly invests in its people. Expect a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday, a strong company pension, and access to a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits – including an onsite gym, medical support services, a car scheme, retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work programme.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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