Buyer
Posted 1 week ago by Hydrogen Group
£50,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Remote
Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Buyer role focuses on procurement within the banking sector, specifically targeting IT and financial services. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract that involves leading tendering processes, negotiating contracts, and building supplier relationships. The Buyer will also be responsible for delivering savings targets and promoting best practices in procurement. The role is remote with occasional travel to a local UK hub.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead tendering processes and procurement initiatives across IT and banking operations.
- Negotiate contracts that secure the best terms for the business.
- Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Deliver against savings targets while supporting business strategy.
- Keep on top of market trends and supplier developments to drive innovation.
- Promote best practice procurement and compliance.
Key Skills:
- Proven procurement experience (ideally IT/software/telecoms/banking ops).
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage contracts and identify key risks.
- Excellent communicator with stakeholder management expertise.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Nice to have: CIPS qualification (or working towards it).
- Knowledge of risk processes and commercial/legal frameworks.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Buyer – Banking - 12 Month FTC
Location: Remote with (occasional travel to your local UK hub)
Salary: £37,600 – £50,000 + great benefits
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in IT or financial services procurement ? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract , supporting key categories such as IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cyber, managed services, telecoms, and credit risk agencies . You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, build supplier relationships, and deliver commercial value through smart sourcing and negotiation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead tendering processes and procurement initiatives across IT and banking operations.
- Negotiate contracts that secure the best terms for the business.
- Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Deliver against savings targets while supporting business strategy.
- Keep on top of market trends and supplier developments to drive innovation.
- Promote best practice procurement and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven procurement experience (ideally IT/software/telecoms/banking ops).
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage contracts and identify key risks.
- Excellent communicator with stakeholder management expertise.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Nice to have: CIPS qualification (or working towards it).
- Knowledge of risk processes and commercial/legal frameworks.
What’s in it for You?
- 38.5 days holiday including bank holidays (with option to buy more).
- Up to five paid well-being days each year.
- 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave .
- Market-leading pension scheme.
- Free private medical cover, income protection, and life assurance.
- Flexible perks including Cycle to Work, health checks, and critical illness cover.
- Benefits kick in from day one.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s making a difference for its customers, colleagues, and communities. Apply now to secure your place on the team.