Senior Strategic Buyer

Job DescriptionRole: Senior IT Buyer - 12-month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Coventry – Hybrid Salary: £44,000 - £53,000 plus bonus and benefits Are you a seasoned IT procurement professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation? I am currently recruiting a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Buyer to play a key role in shaping the future of the Procurement function of this Coventry based organisation.As a Strategic Senior IT Buyer, you will take responsibility for: * Strategy and Innovation: Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives, staying abreast of market trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in IT procurement. * Vendor Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal terms and conditions. * Technology Adoption: Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge technologies, aligning IT procurement with the organisation's strategic goals and digital transformation initiatives. * Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data analytics to make informed decisions, optimise costs, and enhance overall IT procurement efficiency. * Risk Management: Mitigate risks associated with IT procurement through thorough risk assessment and proactive contract management.Requirements: * Education: Ideally MCIPS Qualified. * Experience: Solid experience within IT procurement, with a proven track record of strategic sourcing and vendor management, ideally within a regulated or framework driven organsiation * Communication Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse data, assess market trends, and make strategic decisions based on findings. * Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team. This role requires the successful candidate to be happy to work on a Hybrid basis, with 1-2 days per week in the state-of-the-art offices based on the outskirts of Coventry. You can expect to receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes an annual Bonus, plus a host of other options, alongside a competitive salary.