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Senior Buyer - IT

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
As a Group Procurement Senior Buyer in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, you'll manage procurement activities to ensure the best value for the organisation. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships to support the business's operations effectively.
  • An Opportunity to join a growing procurement team.
  • Based in Manchester an opportunity to own the IT category.

About Our Client

A leading organisation based in Manchester with European exposure in the Leisure, Travel and Tourism Industry.

Job Description

What the successful Senior Buyer will be required to do:

  • Own and evolve IT / Technology category strategy across Europe maintaining direct alignment to the overall company objectives & strategy
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, negotiations, contract execution)
  • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships across IT, Digital, Marketing, Finance and Operations
  • Deliver value through cost optimisation, innovation, and supplier performance
  • Embed risk, ESG, and compliance considerations across the supply base
  • Build strong supplier relationships and governance frameworks
  • Analyse spend, market trends, and performance to drive better decisions

The Successful Applicant

A successful Group Procurement Senior Buyer should have:

  • Previous experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally within a similar industry.
  • Experience within the IT category is preferred but not essential.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • A solid understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Experience managing full end to end procurement and full tender management exposure

What's on Offer

What the successful Senior Buyer can expect:

  • Salary between £60,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Life Assurance
  • Fantastic career development opportunities across our cinemas and support office



Contact
Mo Gaibee
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088707
Phone number
+441132437729

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mo Gaibee
Consultant phone
+441132437729
Job reference
JN-082026-7088707