IT Indirect Procurement Manager - Senior Category Manager- Technology
Surrey- London - Hybrid- Manufacturer
Client Details
The organisation is a well-established, mid-sized company within the retail / manufacturing industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and delivering value to its customers. The company fosters a professional environment that prioritises efficiency and innovation.
Description
As an experienced Procurement Manager IT- Technology - you will to lead end‑to‑end procurement activities across hardware, software, telecoms, and IT services. This is a senior, business‑facing role where you will provide category expertise, partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation, and play a key role in optimising supplier relationships globally.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including negotiation and contract strategy development, supplier negotiations, and contract creation, working closely with IT stakeholders and Legal
Partner with Category Managers to develop and deliver category strategies for key suppliers and sub-categories, aligned with business and leadership priorities
Lead and deliver procurement initiatives including RFI, RFP, and contract negotiations, using fact-based approaches such as supplier and market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modelling
Drive strategic sourcing activity across IT categories, ensuring robust governance, process compliance, and high stakeholder satisfaction
Support and deliver wider procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance performance
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including security, data privacy, and global procurement governance requirements
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting, including master data, purchase orders, KPIs, and key contract terms
Deliver agreed financial and performance KPIs, including savings and cost avoidance targets
Manage strategic and high-risk supplier relationships, in line with Global Vendor Management standards, including:
Monthly supplier review meetings
Quarterly business reviews (QRS) and leadership updates
SLA performance measurement and reporting
Identify supplier risks within managed categories, quantify exposure, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and other business areas to manage priorities, optimise performance, and identify future opportunities.Profile
A successful IT Indirect Procurement Manager- Senior Category Manager should have:
A proven track record working as a category lead for technology / IT Procurement
8-10 years' experience in IT procurement and vendor management (hardware, software, and IT services)
Strong understanding of IT markets, technologies, and the strategic impact of IT on the wider business and customers
Extensive experience negotiating high-value IT contracts (>£1mill)
Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources
Proven programme and stakeholder management capability
Excellent influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including at executive level
Experience managing strategically critical suppliers across multiple geographies and ideally a global remit
Ideally University degree (or equivalent experience)Job Offer
Competitive Salary + Bonus .
Professional environment with a focus on operational excellence and innovation.
Great opportunities for career development.If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply now for this exciting opportunity as an IT Indirect Procurement Manager