Strategic IT Procurement Lead (Global)

Anson McCade; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead Buyer – Information Technology to steer IT procurement across diverse categories. You will lead projects from ideation to delivery, partnering with stakeholders and suppliers in an international environment.

The role requires strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as software, SaaS, cyber, networks, and hardware. MCIPS qualification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement or indirect categories with IT exposure.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage large procurement projects.
• Willingness to pursue MCIPS qualification.
• Experience across IT categories: software, SaaS, cyber, networks, hardware, AI, IT services.
• Experience in international procurement environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support procurement activities across IT categories.
• Lead procurement projects from requirements to completion.
• Support Category Managers with major procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers across international locations.
• Develop relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Support procurement activities across UK and Europe.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

IT procurement knowledge

Multi-category procurement

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead Buyer – Information Technology to steer IT procurement across diverse categories. You will lead projects from ideation to delivery, partnering with stakeholders and suppliers in an international environment.

The role requires strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as software, SaaS, cyber, networks, and hardware. MCIPS qualification is encouraged.