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Lead Buyer - Information Technology

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Lead Buyer - IT Procurement

📍 Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days On-Site
💰 £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional to join a growing IT Procurement team within a leading technology-driven organisation.

This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of technology-related spend, supporting both UK and European stakeholders. Whether you're already working within IT procurement or come from a broader indirect procurement background and are looking to specialise in technology, this position provides an excellent platform for development and progression.

Working as part of an international team, you'll be involved in a wide range of procurement activities across software, technology services, infrastructure and emerging technologies, while building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for a variety of IT and technology-related projects.
Support sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, hardware, cyber security, networking, cloud and technology services.
Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers across Europe.
Manage supplier negotiations and commercial discussions to deliver value and mitigate risk.
Support Category Managers on strategic procurement projects and sourcing initiatives.
Drive procurement best practice and ensure compliance with company processes and governance.
Contribute to supplier performance management and ongoing commercial improvement activities.

What We're Looking For

Experience within procurement, purchasing or sourcing functions.
Exposure to IT procurement, technology procurement or indirect procurement categories.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence managing stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to take ownership of procurement projects and deliver results.
Interest in developing knowledge across technology and digital procurement categories.
Comfortable working within an international environment.

Desirable Experience

IT procurement or technology sourcing experience.
Indirect procurement background with a desire to move into IT procurement.
MCIPS qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
Experience supporting multi-site or international stakeholders.

What's On Offer

✅ Annual bonus
✅ Excellent pension scheme
✅ Flexible and hybrid working
✅ Additional annual leave options
✅ International collaboration and travel opportunities
✅ Ongoing development and support towards professional qualifications
✅ Opportunity to work across a broad range of technology procurement categories

If you're looking to develop your procurement career within a fast-moving technology environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

Reference: 225353080

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Lead Buyer - Information Technology

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Lead Buyer - IT Procurement

📍 Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days On-Site
💰 £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional to join a growing IT Procurement team within a leading technology-driven organisation.

This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of technology-related spend, supporting both UK and European stakeholders. Whether you're already working within IT procurement or come from a broader indirect procurement background and are looking to specialise in technology, this position provides an excellent platform for development and progression.

Working as part of an international team, you'll be involved in a wide range of procurement activities across software, technology services, infrastructure and emerging technologies, while building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for a variety of IT and technology-related projects.
Support sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, hardware, cyber security, networking, cloud and technology services.
Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers across Europe.
Manage supplier negotiations and commercial discussions to deliver value and mitigate risk.
Support Category Managers on strategic procurement projects and sourcing initiatives.
Drive procurement best practice and ensure compliance with company processes and governance.
Contribute to supplier performance management and ongoing commercial improvement activities.

What We're Looking For

Experience within procurement, purchasing or sourcing functions.
Exposure to IT procurement, technology procurement or indirect procurement categories.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence managing stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to take ownership of procurement projects and deliver results.
Interest in developing knowledge across technology and digital procurement categories.
Comfortable working within an international environment.

Desirable Experience

IT procurement or technology sourcing experience.
Indirect procurement background with a desire to move into IT procurement.
MCIPS qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
Experience supporting multi-site or international stakeholders.

What's On Offer

✅ Annual bonus
✅ Excellent pension scheme
✅ Flexible and hybrid working
✅ Additional annual leave options
✅ International collaboration and travel opportunities
✅ Ongoing development and support towards professional qualifications
✅ Opportunity to work across a broad range of technology procurement categories

If you're looking to develop your procurement career within a fast-moving technology environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website
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Reference: 225353080

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