JOB OPPORTUNITY: IT Procurement Specialist
Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Reporting To: Head of IT Procurement
Salary: £42,000 - £43,000 per annum
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
CLIENT OVERVIEW Our client is a prominent global software solutions and IT services provider. Serving as the European Regional Headquarters, their Surrey-based office supports a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients across government, financial services, and retail sectors. They specialise in high-growth areas including mobility, cybersecurity, and data analytics, helping organisations increase productivity and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
PURPOSE OFTHE ROLE As an IT Procurement Specialist, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end sourcing life cycle for IT goods, services, and labour. Working within a structured global framework, you will be responsible for obtaining the best commercial value and quality whilst ensuring total compliance with corporate procurement guidelines. You will establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver long-term value to the business.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Procurement & Category Management. Strategic Deployment: Align category strategies with global procurement policies and procedural frameworks.
* Sourcing Excellence: Initiate, execute, and manage the full RFx process for both simple and complex requirements.
* Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations to achieve the most favourable commercial outcomes and robust terms and conditions.
* Value Creation: Drive cost-reduction initiatives whilst maintaining rigorous quality and performance standards.
* Supplier Development: Monitor and improve supplier performance in key areas, including cost, delivery, quality, and innovation.
* Risk & Continuity: Develop contingency plans to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
* Stakeholder Management: Manage supplier spend and contracts, providing weekly progress reports on key projects to the Head of Group.
* Compliance: Support internal and external audit requirements to ensure full regulatory and policy compliance.
General Professional Attributes. Objective-Driven: A self-motivated professional with a results-oriented approach to procurement.
* Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport across different cultures and departments.
* Resilience: Flexible and adaptable; capable of handling pressure and managing urgent priorities effectively.
* Teamwork: A strong collaborator who functions well within a global, fast-paced corporate environment.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS. Internal: Global Head Office, European subsidiaries, and local Finance, Legal, and Sales departments.
* External: Third-party vendors and public bodies where applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential. Background: Minimum Bachelor's degree and/or 4-5 years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or the IT industry.
* Technical Proficiency: Highly computer literate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Language: Fluent English (written and verbal) is essential for stakeholder engagement.
* Right to Work: Must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable. Systems: Familiarity with major ERP systems (eg, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
* Professional Membership: CIPS Level 4 Diploma held, or a willingness to study towards the qualification.