Senior Procurement Manager
Contract – 3 month initial contract – Inside IR35 – 3 days per week Nottingham
We are currently working with a retail organization who require a Senior Procurement Manager to support them across multiple IT in-flight transformations.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Senior IT Category Management/Sourcing experience in a global setting.
* Proven success sourcing and managing IT Hardware and IT Software, including vendor licensing and contractual terms (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, AWS/GCP).
* Previous experience of leading and closing multi‑million/multi‑year negotiations with major technology providers.
* Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with Senior Technology and C‑level Executive stakeholders.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Retail
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