Buyer - Software & Services
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Greater Manchester
Keywords: Software Buyer, Lead Buyer, International Role, Professional Challenge
Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Buyer for their Software & Services department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your existing skills and knowledge in a dynamic, flexible working environment that suits your lifestyle while providing a professional challenge. You will be part of a team leading all aspects of IT and software spend across the Group, including Enterprise Software, SaaS, Software Services, and Engineering & Manufacturing Software. If you're looking to broaden your horizons in software procurement, this could be the perfect fit for you.
- Opportunity to specialise or develop into new areas within software procurement
- Work in partnership with internal collaborators on procurement and competitions for software and services
- Join a fantastic team with excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent
What you'll do:
As a Buyer - Software & Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Software Category Managers across multiple locations. Your primary responsibility will be handling software procurement across the Group, ensuring we maintain strong relationships with our partners and suppliers. You'll also be tasked with managing renewals and renegotiations of existing software contracts. One of your key roles will involve running and building competitions in an international context, offering a unique opportunity to work on a global scale.
- Provide support for Software Category Managers in the UK, France and Italy
- Handle software procurement across the Group
- Champion the right relationships with partners and suppliers
- Deliver the right procurement outcomes for the organisation
- Cover renewals and renegotiations of existing software
- Run and build competitions in a truly international context
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Buyer - Software & Services role is someone who understands the intricacies of software and software procurement. Your excellent soft skills will enable you to build strong relationships both internally and internationally. A willingness to learn and develop new skills is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners. Comfortable working with multifunctional teams either remotely or in person, you are also willing to travel when necessary.
- Understanding of software and software procurement
- Excellent soft skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners
- Comfortable working with multifunctional teams remotely or in person
- Willingness to travel
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading defence organisation that takes pride in supporting those who protect our nations. They partner with governments worldwide towards a common goal: defending our freedom. They offer fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, company bonus based on performance, generous pension contributions, paid overtime opportunities, flexi leave up to 15 additional days, enhanced parental leave policies, training opportunities, career progression opportunities, and much more.
What's next:
Ready for a professional challenge that expands your skills and knowledge in software procurement? Apply now!
Apply Today by clicking on the link. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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