IT Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC (5755) at Irwin Mitchell
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About The Role
You’ll play a key role in delivering strategic procurement initiatives across the technology category. You’ll support contract renewals, manage ad hoc project requests (including website development), and help shape our category strategy through data analysis and cost modelling. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work at pace in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement activity across technology spend, including SaaS, cloud, software, and infrastructure.
* Support contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial discussions.
* Analyse spend data to inform category strategy and identify savings opportunities.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver value and mitigate commercial risk.
* Ensure contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with InfoSec and regulatory standards.
* Contribute to the optimisation of procurement tools and processes.
* Provide procurement support for last‑minute project requests and BAU needs.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
* Strong background in technology procurement, including SaaS and cloud services.
* Solid understanding of contract law and what makes a good technology contract.
* Experience with software licensing, infrastructure, and InfoSec considerations.
* Ability to analyse data and develop category strategies.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Proactive, inquisitive mindset – not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quo.
Desirable
* Experience in a regulated environment.
* Background in roles such as Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, Commercial Manager, or Procurement Lead.
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can buy up to 35 hrs of extra holiday.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Law Practice
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