Indirect Buyer - IT

Indirect Buyer – IT Hardware & Software  Location: Leeds (with occasional UK travel)Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent / Hybrid Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Multi-Site Operations

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Indirect Buyer on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of IT categories within a complex, multi-site environment, driving commercial value and operational efficiency.

As Indirect Buyer, you’ll be responsible for managing indirect procurement categories such as Hardware & Software services. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders at various levels to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure the business receives best-in-class service and value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas

• Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets

• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs

• Delivering measurable cost savings and driving continuous improvement

• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations

We are looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across functions.

You will have:

• Proven experience in IT indirect procurement or IT category management

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

• A focus on value delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Knowledge of sustainability or ESG-related procurement practices is desirable

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000

• Permanent role with long-term development opportunities

• Autonomy to lead key categories and make a tangible impact

• Exposure to strategic procurement in a nationally recognised organisation

• A collaborative and forward-thinking culture