Procurement Lead- IT Infrastructure
Procurement Lead- IT Infrastructure
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Senior Buyer to join our team in West Drayton (London) UK.
Infrastructure Overview:
Infrastructure forms the backbone of an organizations IT operations encompassing hardware software networks and cloudbased resources essential for delivering IT services. Its key components include:
Networks and Connectivity:
Systems like LANs WANs wireless networks and internet connectivity supported by hardware such as routers switches firewalls and VPNs for secure and efficient communication.Hardware:
Physical components including servers storage devices and enduser devices (e.g. laptops desktops mobile devices) along with data center support systems like power and cooling infrastructure.Services and Platforms:
Core IT services such as DNS directory services virtualization platforms and security systems (e.g. firewalls identity management).Cloud Infrastructure:
Public private or hybrid cloud resources including virtual machines storage and applications with services like IaaS PaaS and SaaS.Management and Monitoring:
Tools ensuring performance scalability and security such as network monitoring automation tools (e.g. Ansible Terraform) and configuration management.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic procurement plans for largescale infrastructure projects.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers contractors and service providers.
- Conduct market analysis cost evaluations and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle from requisition to delivery and payment.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality cost and performance metrics.
- Proactively mitigate supply chain risks through planning and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with company policies local regulations and industry standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Continuously enhance procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management preferably in infrastructurerelated industries
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing contract negotiation and supplier management
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes best practices and industry trends
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies in procurement
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Professional certification such as CPSM or CPM is preferred
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits and industry events
Additional Information :
What we offer
- Competitive Annual Incentive Scheme
- LinkedIn Learning Platform
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Life Cover
- Generous (8%) pension plan
- Cycle2Work program
- Electric car scheme
- Exclusive shopping discounts
- Eye test voucher
- Attractive travel discounts
- Press Reader
- Plus many more perks!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
