Job Description
Senior Procurement Manager - 3 Month initial contract - Inside IR35 - 3 days per week Nottingham
We are currently working with a retail organsiation who require a Senior Procurement Manager to support them across multiple IT in flight transformations.
Responsibilities include:
* Review and establish the multi-year global sourcing strategy for IT Hardware (devices, infrastructure) and Software (SaaS, Enterprise Licensing) categories.
* Lead and conclude complex, high-value RFx processes and negotiations for major technology licenses (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, key SaaS vendors) to secure maximum commercial and contractual advantage.
* Deliver measurable cost savings and strategic value by optimising vendor relationships and challenging existing licensing models.
* Act as the primary strategic procurement advisor to the CIO and Technology Executive Leadership, ensuring commercial strategy supports the technology roadmap.
Experience required:
1. Senior IT Category Management/Sourcing experience in a global setting.
2. Proven success sourcing and managing IT Hardware and IT Software, including vendor licensing and contractual terms (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, AWS/GCP).
3. Previous experience of leading and closing £ multi...