Senior Indirect Buyer- IT & Marketing

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Stubwood; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for IT and Marketing procurement in Staffordshire. The role encompasses sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, and contract negotiations. Candidates should possess substantial experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead projects. Joining this organization means enjoying a competitive salary, generous benefits like 33 days' holiday, and a strong company pension. Candidates must be flexible for occasional travel and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Strong company pension

Onsite gym

Medical support services

Car scheme

Retailer discounts

Cycle to Work programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain.
• Experience in IT procurement or technology-related supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with a strategic mindset.
• Knowledge of sourcing processes and contract management.
• Experience across multiple categories (IT and Marketing commodities preferable).
• Ability to lead projects and resolve conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategies for IT and Marketing.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and reliability expectations.
• Negotiate agreements and manage renewals.
• Support leadership on long-term planning and procurement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed market knowledge as 'Lead Buyer'.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Supplier performance management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What you will need

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Application

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.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included