Senior IT Procurement Manager
£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
Milton Keynes/Hybrid - 2 days a week on site
We are representing a UK based organisation who are looking for a Senior IT Procurement Manager. Operating in the financial industry, this company are market leaders in what they do with an excellent reputation as a place of work.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and support a newly centralised procurement function. You'll lead IT procurement activity, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong governance, drive commercial value, and deliver the IT procurement strategy.
You will manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts, ensuring value, quality, and alignment with organisational values. The role requires strong commercial acumen, expert negotiation skills, and experience in contracting. You'll help embed best practices across the organisation, standardise procurement processes, and ensure effective oversight of strategic suppliers.
We are looking for:
Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experience.
Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements
Experienced with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiation.
Familiar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT services
Proven experience identifying and managing key suppliers mitigating risks, understand market trends and monitor supplier performance
Experienced in ensuring contracted SLAs and KPIs are met
Knowledge of the Microsoft tech stack, including Microsoft Office.
Strong communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levels
This is a great chance to join a progressive, well-regarded business with an excellent reputation as a place to work. If it sounds of interest, please apply