Senior & Lead Buyer - IT & Digital & Technology

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

Job summary

A leading UK Defence organisation seeks a Buyer in Bolton for a hybrid working role. You'll lead procurement competitions, manage a procurement pipeline, and develop supplier relationships, influencing key business decisions. This role offers career progression, international exposure, and real impact within a valued procurement team. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus bonuses and flexible working practices are included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Pension plan of up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexible leave (up to 15 additional days)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Excellent on-site facilities (subsidised meals, free parking)

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital or Indirect procurement.
• Ability to manage stakeholders confidently.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Sourcing capability

Education

MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS

Job description

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + bonus
Location: Bolton Hybrid working

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 capabilityAppetite 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).