IT Procurement Buyer

IT Procurement Buyer

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and confident individual to join the IT Procurement team supporting sourcing and supplier engagement across IT Software Hardware and IT Services.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys working with people and is energized by driving discussions solving challenges and achieving strong commercial outcomes. Prior procurement experience is helpful however what matters most is a demonstrated ability to negotiate influence and drive results.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management & Communication (Core Focus)

Engage directly with business stakeholders to understand needs priorities and commercial objectives

Lead discussions to clarify requirements challenge assumptions where appropriate and align on the best path forward

Act as a connector between stakeholders and suppliers ensuring business needs are effectively translated into sourcing strategies and outcomes

Build strong trusted relationships across the organization through clear confident and proactive communication

Sourcing & Supplier Engagement

Support sourcing initiatives across IT categories (software hardware and services)

Identify and evaluate suppliers aligned with stakeholder requirements and category strategies

Contribute to building and strengthening the supplier base

Negotiation & Commercial Ownership

Participate in and progressively lead supplier negotiations

Apply a competitive results-oriented mindset to achieve strong commercial outcomes

Understand key cost drivers and support defining favorable terms pricing and value

Contracting & Process Execution

Support the development review and execution of supplier agreements

Ensure compliance with procurement processes internal policies and legal requirements

Maintain accurate documentation and sourcing records

Supplier Performance & Market Insight

Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement efforts

Stay informed of market trends supplier capabilities and pricing dynamics

Candidate Profile

Experience

Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience

Early experience (13 years) in procurement sourcing sales consulting or any role involving negotiation or commercial decision-making

Key Capabilities

Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently lead conversations and influence stakeholders and suppliers

Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements or managing commercial discussions

Ability to ask insightful questions challenge constructively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations

Organized and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail

Mindset & Behaviors

Highly proactive and self-driven with a strong desire to learn and grow

Competitive and results-oriented with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes

Curious resilient motivated to solve problems and push work forward

Comfortable working in a global cross-functional environment

Additional Information

Global role requiring collaboration across time zones

Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) required

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