IT Procurement Professional
Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or IT-focused sourcing roles.
An established global technology organisation is seeking a Procurement Professional on a 12-month fixed term contract to support their IT procurement function at their modern offices in Weybridge. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end sourcing activity within a high-performing, international environment.
Role: Procurement Professional Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Weybridge, Surrey - Hybrid working available after successful 3 month probation Salary: £42,000 - £43,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Procurement Professional will include and will not be limited to:
- Deliver end-to-end procurement across IT goods, services and labour, ensuring alignment with global procurement policies.
- Initiate and manage both simple and complex RFx processes.
- Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve optimum commercial outcomes.
- Drive cost reduction programmes while maintaining quality and performance.
- Manage supplier spend, performance, contracts, and overall relationships.
- Develop contingency strategies to mitigate supply chain risk.
- Lead supplier performance improvement across cost, delivery, quality, and innovation.
- Produce weekly updates on procurement project progress.
- Support internal/external audit compliance activities.
- Handle ad hoc procurement tasks as required by the Head of Group.
Key skills and experience required, and will not be limited to:
- Bachelor's degree and/or 4-5 years' experience in procurement, supply chain or IT-related sourcing.
- Strong IT procurement exposure with solid understanding of supplier negotiations and RFx management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong internal/external relationships.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Computer literate with strong Excel skills.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics (desirable).
- CIPS Level 4 (desirable) or willingness to study.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
- Defined Contribution pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
- Permanent Health Insurance & Group Life Assurance
- Flexible Benefits allowance (£660 per annum)
- Private Medical Insurance (from grade eligibility)
To apply for this Procurement Professional / Buyer / Procurement Specialist / IT Buyer / Sourcing Specialist / Category Buyer position, candidates must be fully eligible to live and work in the UK.