Matchtech
Lead Buyer - IT Transformation
Lead Buyer - IT Transformation at Matchtech, based in Stevenage, South East England, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Stevenage, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office & Admin
About 32% above the going rate for office & admin
Reference 57376605
About the role
Proven experience leading complex, strategic procurement projects or programmes.
A leading defence organisation are currently recruiting for a Lead Buyer - IT Transformation on a full-time, permanent basis in Stevenage.
Role - Lead Buyer - IT Transformation
Type - Permanent
Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire - 2 days a week onsite
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Lead Buyer - IT Transformation will include and will not be limited to:
- Leading strategic RFI/RFP activity to identify market players and supply partners for a major transformation programme
- Acting as the senior procurement lead, liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop statements of work (SOWs)
- Managing and developing contracts across the programme and associated support activity
- Developing and helping to implement the supplier relationship management (SRM) approach to ensure delivery on time and to quality
- Driving supplier performance, value creation, and managing/escalating issues as required
- Building effective relationships with UK and international stakeholders, colleagues, and suppliers
Key skills and experience required for Lead Buyer - IT Transformation job applicant and will not be limited to:
- Strong end-to-end procurement experience, with evidence of delivering complex and strategic procurement activity.
- Experience running large procurement projects/programmes in a high-profile, stakeholder-heavy environment
- Confidence working in an international context and building internal/external relationships
- Proven contract management capability, including developing SOWs and managing supplier delivery
- Ability to drive supplier performance and deliver value through commercial and procurement levers
- Ability to meet relevant security and eligibility requirements (e.g., BPSS) where applicable
To apply for this IT Transformation Procurement Lead/IT Procurement Lead/Lead Buyer candidates must pass BPSS and SC clearance requirements.
Reference: 57376605 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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