Lead buyer

Lead Buyer - Digital & Technology

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipis required for this role. Please do not apply if you do not meet this critera.

The Opportunity

We're looking for someone to join our Digital Services Procurement team, responsible for IT and software spend across the organisation. This covers areas such as enterprise and engineering software, SaaS, cyber security, cloud, networks, hardware, AI and outsourced services.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to lead procurement activities at a UK and group level, build forward-looking pipelines with category leads, and manage strong supplier relationships to achieve effective commercial outcomes. The role offers exposure to both domestic and international projects, with scope to specialise or broaden into new digital categories over time.

You'll be part of an established international procurement community that values collaboration, best-practice tools and processes, and genuine business partnering. Flexible and hybrid working is supported, with the role shaped to suit the right individual. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking variety, international exposure and long-term career development within a fast-evolving environment.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in digital or indirect procurement, or a strong desire to develop in this area

  • MCIPS qualification, or willingness to work towards it

What we can offer you

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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Job Details

Company
Akkodis
Location
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum, Inc benefits
Posted