Strategic Buyer - Indirects | £45 - 55k | Manchester

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization seeks an experienced Strategic Procurement Buyer to manage end-to-end sourcing for IT and professional services. This hybrid role involves negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a strong background in indirect procurement and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with exposure to IT or Professional Services.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and manage key supplier relationships.
• Support commercial negotiations to meet group-wide objectives.
• Deliver measurable value and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Job description

Overview

Strategic Procurement Buyer - Indirect | £Multi-Billion FTSE100 Powerhouse | Package: £45k - £55k + Bonus | Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire (Hybrid)

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, please contact Oskar at [e-mail] to apply and find out more.

Are you an ambitious indirect procurement professional with a strategic mindset looking to progress your procurement career within a highly regarded business?

Seize this unique opportunity to join a prestigious, £multi-billion, global FTSE100 who seeks a credible and driven Indirect Procurement professional to join bolster their world-class procurement function across several key areas; Technology, Professional Services and IT (software, hardware, cloud services, and IT infrastructure etc..).

This high-performing brand has maintained their position at the forefront of the market due to ongoing transformation and innovation. As part of this growth and expansion they are investing frequently to drive themselves towards their strategic procurement objectives. Technology, IT and Professional Services are vitally important category areas for the business due to the volume and scale of their operations, allowing them to deliver an unrivalled product range both to their vast customer base.

Responsibilities

Strategic Indirect Procurement Buyer - Role Responsibilities:

As Strategic Procurement Buyer, youll lead end-to-end sourcing activity, own key supplier relationships, and play a vital role in commercial negotiations that support group-wide objectives from cost optimisation to ESG outcomes. Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across technology, IT, professional services, logistics, and operations, youll help deliver measurable value, manage risk, and improve supplier performance.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally with exposure to IT, Technology or Professional Services, Corporate Services type categories.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis and supplier selection to tendering and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles, with a track record of delivering value through data-driven decision-making.
• Confident negotiator with working knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Commercially savvy, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and value creation.
• Resilient, agile, and proactive - thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments where innovation and transformation are key.

Join a high-impact team at the heart of one of the largest and most digitally ambitious companies. This opportunity opens doors for real development opportunities in a fast growing strategic function that values curiosity, collaboration, and progression. Whether you're an established Buyer or an ambitious procurement professional ready for your next step, this is a career-defining opportunity to make a visible impact in a major FTSE environment.

To find out more or apply confidentially, please contact Oskar at [e-mail] with your CV.

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