Strategic IT Transformation Buyer | Hybrid Stakeholders

Cirrus Selection Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site Stevenage

Bonus up to GBP2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Up to 15 days flexi leave

Job summary

Cirrus Selection Limited is recruiting for a Lead Buyer, IT Transformation. Based in Bolton with hybrid two days a week on-site in Stevenage, this role offers a clear path to shaping a major IT-led transformation program.

You’ll lead procurement end to end, running RFI/RFP processes and negotiating contracts, while building a new SRM approach and driving performance post-go-live. A strong candidate has global stakeholder experience and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Solid experience running complex, strategic procurement projects or programmes across sectors
• Comfortable building and negotiating SOWs and commercial contracts
• Experience developing or running a supplier relationship management (SRM) approach
• Confidence leading RFI/RFP processes end to end
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially across international teams
• Eligible for UK security clearance, British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement end to end for the transformation programme
• Run strategic RFI and RFP activity to identify market players and partners
• Shape scope, build statements of work, and negotiate contracts
• Define and implement a supplier relationship management strategy
• Drive supplier performance once live
• Own the procurement governance and reporting to stakeholders

Skills

Strategic procurement

RFI/RFP management

Contract negotiation

SOW development

SRM approach

Stakeholder management

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

Cirrus Selection Limited is recruiting for a Lead Buyer, IT Transformation. Based in Bolton with hybrid two days a week on-site in Stevenage, this role offers a clear path to shaping a major IT-led transformation program.

You’ll lead procurement end to end, running RFI/RFP processes and negotiating contracts, while building a new SRM approach and driving performance post-go-live. A strong candidate has global stakeholder experience and security clearance eligibility.