Job Description
Procurement Manager – IT
London, UK (Hybrid ~ 2 days per week)
JSS are currently supporting a global organisation with the recruitment of an IT Procurement Manager.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – IT to oversee and manage the sourcing of IT-related goods and services across a complex, international organisation.
You will work closely with senior procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, to help embed strategic procurement best practice, drive cost efficiencies, support standardisation, and enable the adoption of innovative technologies across the business.
This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility across a diverse IT spend portfolio and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a global level.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and support IT & Telecoms category strategy across an annual spend of approximately £70m
* Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate key contracts across software, hardware, cloud, AI, cyber security, data centres, consultancy, and telecoms
* Act as a subject matter expert for IT procurement, maintaining strong market and technology awareness
* Own and develop strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, value creation, and collaboration
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to determine sourcing strategies and manage sourcing events
* Support implementation of Purchase Order and Source-to-Pay processes to improve spend transparency and efficiency
* Promote compliance with procurement policies, processes, and governance standards
* Contribute to sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives across the supply base
Skills & Experience
* 5+ years’ experience in IT procurement within a global or complex organisation
* Strong background in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation
* Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
* Experience managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
* Solid commercial acumen and analytical capability