Posted: 15 June
The role
Your new company
You will be joining a large, established UK organisation where Procurement is a strategic enabler, supports enterprise‑wide transformation, and is central to the organisation's future.
Your new role
As Senior Procurement Manager for IT, you will lead the strategic sourcing, contracting and supplier management of a broad technology portfolio. This includes cloud services, software licensing, cybersecurity, data platforms, telecommunications and outsourced IT services. You will work closely with senior IT and transformation stakeholders, influencing major technology initiatives from an early stage. You will ensure strong governance, value for money, compliant sourcing and effective supplier performance management. The role also includes line management of one direct report, supporting capability development and delivery of procurement activity.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering IT category strategies
Leading complex IT sourcing and RFP processes
Negotiating high‑value technology contracts and frameworks
Managing key suppliers through SLAs, KPIs and governance reviews
Ensuring compliance with third‑party risk requirements
Providing spend, savings and commercial insight to senior leadershipWhat you'll need to succeed
Extensive experience in IT procurement or commercial management
Strong knowledge of cloud, SaaS, software licensing, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity
Proven experience supporting large technology transformation programmes
Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high‑value IT contracts
Strong commercial, analytical and senior stakeholder management skills
Experience working in complex enterprise technology environmentsWhat you'll get in return
A senior, high‑impact role shaping IT procurement strategy
Exposure to major technology investments and transformation programmes
Strong visibility with senior leadership
A collaborative, purpose‑driven organisation committed to professional excellenceApply now
If you are a senior IT procurement professional looking to influence strategic technology sourcing, apply now to take the next step in your career.
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