Buyer - Software & Services UK

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Job description

Buyer - Software & Services UK Location: Stevenage or Bolton (Relocation Package available) Work Arrangement: Flexible approach to onsite and remote working, typically 2-3 days a week on site Salary: Up to 45,000 depending on experience

What We Can Offer You:

• Company Bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Excellent site amenities, including subsidised meals, free parking, and more
• Training and Development: Opportunities for career progression and skill development

About the Role:
Are you a Software Buyer looking to step up into a Lead Buyer position? Or perhaps you're a Buyer ready to make your first move into Software Procurement? Looking for an international opportunity or a role that offers more flexibility and room to grow? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
We are expanding our Software Procurement team, which manages IT and software spending across our global organization. This includes areas such as Enterprise Software, SaaS and Software Services, and Engineering & Manufacturing Software. Whether you want to specialize in one of these areas or broaden your expertise across new domains, we'd love to explore how you can fit into our team! We're seeking individuals with experience in software procurement-or those eager to learn-who can build strong internal and international relationships.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support our Software Category Managers in the UK, France, and Italy by managing software procurement across the group.
• Work with internal stakeholders to oversee procurement processes and competitions for software and services.
• Develop strong partnerships with suppliers and partners to achieve effective procurement outcomes.

About Our Team:
Join a dynamic and supportive Software Procurement team of eight Category Managers and Buyers within the broader "Group Digital and Mobility Services" team, which includes thirty Group Category Managers, Buyers, and Early Careers Professionals. Based in Stevenage, Rome, and Paris, our teams cater to both local and group-wide needs.
We are known for our collaborative approach, commitment to procurement best practices, and role as true business partners. Our team has a strong reputation for nurturing talent, providing opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement.
This role offers international exposure, a flexible work environment, and significant potential for career development within a dynamic and evolving company.
What We're Looking for From You:

• Someone with a solid understanding of software and software procurement, or someone willing to learn and develop these skills.
• Comfort in building and managing relationships across teams and borders.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, UK government security clearance is required. You must hold British or dual nationality to be eligible.

Interested? Get in touch with Albe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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