IT Buyer
Posted 1 week ago by 1751167299
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: The role of Senior Buyer in IT Contracts involves managing goods and service contracts within the IT function of a newly established team. The position requires expertise in procurement processes and effective communication skills to evaluate tender submissions and prepare award proposals. The ideal candidate will negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with procurement standards while working on-site twice a week. This opportunity is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Pre-Qualification: Skilfully manage the supplier pre-qualification process, ensuring alignment with their procurement standards.
- Tender Document Generation: Collaborate closely with the business to deliver comprehensive invitation-to-tender documents.
- Value Assessment: Evaluate the value and affordability of tender submissions, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Award Proposal Preparation: Based on the tender process outcome, prepare compelling award proposals that drive successful contract awards.
- Contract Execution: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to execute awarded contracts efficiently.
- Contract Extension: Negotiate and extend existing contracts in accordance with agreed-upon timescales.
Key Skills:
- Procurement Expertise: A strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process.
- Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Business Acumen: A keen commercial awareness to navigate complex contractual landscapes.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Exciting Contract Opportunity for a Senior Buyer in IT Contracts!
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Buyer with a background in IT contracts to join our client's newly established team. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing goods and service contracts within their IT function.
Your responsibilities
Supplier Pre-Qualification: Skilfully manage the supplier pre-qualification process, ensuring alignment with their procurement standards.
Tender Document Generation: Collaborate closely with the business to deliver comprehensive invitation-to-tender documents.
Value Assessment: Evaluate the value and affordability of tender submissions, contributing to informed decision-making.
Award Proposal Preparation: Based on the tender process outcome, prepare compelling award proposals that drive successful contract awards.
Contract Execution: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to execute awarded contracts efficiently.
Contract Extension: Negotiate and extend existing contracts in accordance with agreed-upon timescales.
The ideal candidate will possess
Procurement Expertise: A strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process.
Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Business Acumen: A keen commercial awareness to navigate complex contractual landscapes.
On-site presence will be required twice a week which could be at different sites.
Ready to take the next step? Apply with your CV to discover the full details of this exciting role. Interviews are scheduled to begin next week.