IT Buyer Team Leader

About the Role
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic procurement environment? We’re looking for an experienced IT Buyer Team Leader to join a fast-paced and forward-thinking team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Starting ASAP, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence across the business, leading a talented team.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for managing your team’s daily operations, ensuring deadlines are met, and supporting them through training and development. You’ll be the key point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, and your expertise will help shape strategic decisions and improvements within the procurement function. If you're ready to take charge and help scale the business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a Team: Oversee day-to-day operations, conduct one-on-one meetings, manage resources, and tackle escalations. You’ll ensure the team meets targets and delivers results while providing regular updates to the Procurement Team Manager.

• Vendor Relations: Be at the forefront of working with major vendors, lead negotiations and ensure procurement processes are smooth and effective.

• Team Development: Foster growth by supporting your team’s development needs, keeping vendor knowledge up to date, and ensuring they have the tools and training they need to succeed.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement changes within procurement processes, making sure they're resilient and scalable to accommodate future growth.

• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with various teams across the business to drive projects that align with the wider operational strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping and executing the company’s procurement approach.

• Market Insight: Stay ahead of procurement trends, communicate insights to the wider team, and ensure the procurement strategy reflects market dynamics.

• Ownership: While managing a team, you’ll also take responsibility for your own procurement tasks, ensuring efficient order processing and meeting customer demand.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership Experience: A strong track record in leading teams, with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage people at different career stages.

• Procurement Knowledge: You should be familiar with key procurement models, particularly within IT/Hardware/Solutions

• Problem-Solving: The ability to handle challenges and solve issues that arise within the team or with external suppliers.

• Project Management Skills: Experience managing both people and resources to meet company goals, with a keen eye for efficiency and improvement.

• Self-Motivation: You’ll be proactive in managing your own responsibilities while leading by example and developing your skills to meet company values.

• Communication Skills: Excellent at building relationships and communicating with colleagues, vendors, and customers, ensuring smooth and effective procurement operations.

• Innovation Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to process improvement, with a focus on delivering operational efficiencies and helping the business grow.

What You Can Expect

• Autonomy & Responsibility: With broad direction and freedom to make decisions, you'll be responsible for the team’s performance and resource allocation to meet business targets.

• Strategic Impact: You'll have the opportunity to shape and implement procurement strategies, working at a senior level to deliver impactful solutions.

• Growth & Development: This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team, enhance your procurement expertise, and leave your mark on a rapidly evolving business.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term contract that offers the chance to play a critical role in the procurement function, lead a talented team, and make a real impact. If you have a passion for procurement, leadership, and driving change, this is the role for you!

Ready to lead the way in procurement? Apply today and join us in making a lasting difference!