Senior & Lead Buyer - IT & Digital & Technology

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK Defence organization is seeking a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Lead Buyer for a hybrid role based in Bristol. This position offers international exposure in procurement, with responsibilities that include leading competitions and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in Digital or Indirect procurement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role is supported by a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Excellent on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital or Indirect procurement is required.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and readiness for international work.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement competitions both in the UK and internationally.
• Develop and manage a procurement pipeline effectively.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Deliver value-driven, commercially sound outcomes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Sourcing capability

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS

Job description

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + bonus

Location: Bristol Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite per week)

Are you a Buyer ready for your next step, or a Lead Buyer looking for something bigger and more international?

This is a standout opportunity to join a leading UK Defence organisation where procurement is genuinely valued, careers are actively developed, and flexible working is built into the culture - not just talked about.

Why this role?

• International exposure - work across the UK and Europe as part of a wider global procurement function
• Career progression - specialise in Digital Procurement or broaden your remit across multiple categories
• Flexibility that works - hybrid working (2-3 days on site) and supportive flexible arrangements
• Real impact - lead live procurement competitions and influence key business decisions

The role

You’ll join a high‑performing Digital Services Procurement team that owns all IT and software spend across the organisation, including:

Enterprise & Engineering Software SaaS Cyber Cloud Networks & Telecoms Hardware AI Outsourced Services

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll:

• Lead procurement competitions in the UK and internationally
• Develop and manage a procurement pipeline
• Build strong, long‑term supplier relationships
• Deliver commercially sound, value‑driven outcomes

Whether you already have Digital procurement experience or come from an Indirect Procurement background and want to move into Digital, this role gives you the platform to grow.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 DOE
• Bonus: Up to 2,500
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
• Paid overtime
• Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Excellent on‑site facilities (subsidised meals, free parking)
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering dental, optical and wellbeing

What we’re looking for

• Procurement experience across Digital or Indirect categories
• Confident stakeholder management and sourcing capability
• Appetite to work in a fast‑moving, international environment
• MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS (desirable)

There are very few procurement roles that combine international scope, genuine flexibility and long‑term career progression in the way this one does.

To apply for the Buyer, Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer - applicants must have the RTW in the UK and able to gain security clearance (SC level).