Senior / Lead Buyer - IT / Digital & Technology
New Yesterday
Location: Bristol | Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite per week)
Are you a Buyer ready for your next step, or a Lead Buyer looking for something bigger and more international?
This is a standout opportunity to join a leading UK Defence organisation where procurement is genuinely valued, careers are actively developed, and flexible working is built into the culture - not just talked about.
Why this role?
International exposure - work across the UK and Europe as part of a wider global procurement function
Career progression - specialise in Digital Procurement or broaden your remit across multiple categories
Flexibility that works - hybrid working (2-3 days on site) and supportive flexible arrangements
Real impact - lead live procurement competitions and influence key business decisions
The role
You'll join a high-performing Digital Services Procurement team that owns all IT and software spend across the organisation, including:
Enterprise & Engineering Software | SaaS | Cyber | Cloud | Networks & Telecoms | Hardware | AI | Outsourced Services
Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll:
Lead procurement competitions in the UK and internationally
Develop and manage a procurement pipeline
Build strong, long-term supplier relationships
Deliver commercially sound, value-driven outcomes
Whether you already have Digital procurement experience or come from an Indirect Procurement background and want to move into Digital, this role gives you the platform to grow.
What's in it for you?
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Bonus: Up to £2,500
Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
Paid overtime
Flexi leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced parental leave
Excellent on-site facilities (subsidised meals, free parking)
Healthcare Cash Plan covering dental, optical and wellbeing
What we're looking for
Procurement experience across Digital or Indirect categories
Confident stakeholder management and sourcing capability
Appetite to work in a fast-moving, international environment
MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS (desirable)
There are very few procurement roles that combine international scope, genuine flexibility and long-term career progression in the way this one does.
To apply for the Buyer, Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer - applicants must have the RTW in the UK and able to gain security clearance (SC level)
- Location:
- Bristol
- Salary:
- £45,000 - £55,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Retail/Purchasing