Indirect Buyer- IT

Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement team. This role is a hybrid position will be based in Leamington Spa 3 days per week, however you may also be required on occasion to attend to our sites in Bicester and Guildford.

As a Buyer within the Indirect Procurement team, you will be for responsible for manging the procurement of IT software licenses and hardware, crucial to the organization’s IT infrastructure. Reporting to the Indirect Purchasing Manager, you will handle sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management to deliver cost-effective procurement solutions while ensuring adherence to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

We would like you to:

• Lead procurement activities specific to IT software licenses (e.g., SaaS, enterprise software) and IT hardware (e.g., servers, laptops, networking equipment).
• Create and implement category strategies for IT software and hardware to align procurement efforts with the organisation’s technology and business goals.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify vendors, execute RFQs/RFPs, and manage competitive bidding processes for IT software and hardware solutions.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key software and hardware suppliers to foster innovation and operational improvements.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on KPIs specific to software and hardware delivery, ensuring timely resolutions of issues like delivery delays, support challenges, or non-compliance.
• Negotiate software licensing agreements (e.g., subscription models, perpetual licenses) and hardware supply contracts, ensuring favourable pricing, support services, warranties, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee contract management from onboarding through lifecycle renewal, ensuring adherence to terms, amendments, and compliance with software licensing models and hardware warranties.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings in software licensing (e.g., bundling licenses, optimising usage) and hardware procurement (e.g., vendor consolidation, blanket orders).
• Implement procurement strategies that balance cost control with technological requirements and performance.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supply chain disruptions, legal and contractual risks, and ethical considerations.
• Work closely with IT, finance, and legal teams to align procurement with the company’s technology strategy and budget constraints
• Provide insights on licensing agreements, hardware specifications, and procurement trends, advising stakeholders on best practices for IT sourcing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimisation within the procurement function.
• Implement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost savings.

We would like you to have:

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in indirect procurement
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in software license terms and hardware procurement agreements.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and technologies, including eSourcing platforms, ERP systems, and IT asset management tools.
• In-depth understanding of software licensing models, hardware procurement cycles, and IT market trends.
• Knowledge of IT contract law, data privacy, and regulatory compliance specific to software and hardware procurement is preferred.
• Has had an exposure to working within IT software licenses and hardware categories (preferred)

Our Process:

• Screen with a member of our TA team (Phone/Teams Call)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (Teams Call)
• Interview with CIO (Teams Call)

About us:

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.

We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.