Purchasing & Logistics Manager - Team Manager | IT & Software Distribution
Location:
London (Hybrid 1x weekly)
Contract:
Permanent
Reports to:
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
A leading UK-based Managed IT Services and Technology Solutions provider is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Purchasing & Logistics Manager to take ownership of a strategic IT and software distribution category (c. £20m spend) while also coordinating procurement activities across the wider group (c. £40m additional spend).
This is an opportunity to join an award-winning organisation with a strong reputation for service excellence, technical expertise, and a collaborative culture. The business supports a wide range of customers – from SMEs to enterprise – with managed IT, cloud, cyber security, and connectivity solutions, and is committed to driving innovation and best practice in procurement across multiple entities.
What You'll Be Doing
Category Ownership – IT & Software Distribution (~£20m spend)
* Lead sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations for
IT and software distribution suppliers
* Manage supplier relationships, pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms across the group
* Track
supplier performance, contractual compliance, rebates
, and
risk
via standardised reporting
* Coordinate supplier accreditations and partnership programmes
* Act as the primary point of contact for both suppliers and internal stakeholders
Group Procurement Coordination
* Support and align Lead Buyers across other spend categories
* Drive consistency in sourcing processes, supplier tracking, and reporting
* Consolidate group procurement dashboards and KPIs
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and operational best practice
* Provide hands-on procurement support for selected high-impact projects
What We're Looking For
* Minimum
5 years' procurement or sourcing experience
* Proven success in running
RFPs
, n
egotiating contracts
, and
delivering savings
* Strong exposure to
IT-related categories
(ideally
hardware
and/or
distribution
)
* Experience in multi-entity or decentralised procurement environments
* Excellent communication and coordination skills
* Highly organised, structured, and rigorous in supplier management
* Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar reporting tool experience preferred
* Knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite advantageous
Why This Role?
* Competitive salary package
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a group-wide level
* Clear progression pathways and professional development support
* Inclusive, collaborative culture within a growing technology leader