Job Description
As an IT Procurement & Asset Manager, you will define, lead, and continuously enhance the organization’s approach to IT procurement, supplier management, contract lifecycle management, and IT asset governance. You will take full ownership of sourcing strategies, vendor oversight, contract administration, and asset lifecycle processes, ensuring robust governance, cost control, compliance, and end-to-end visibility across a global portfolio of IT suppliers, agreements, and assets.
This is a global role combining both strategic and operational leadership. You will drive cross-functional collaboration between IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Information Security to maximize value delivery while minimizing commercial and operational risk. A strong understanding of European procurement practices and tax considerations is required, and the role is based in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Define, implement, and continuously improve IT procurement and supplier management frameworks.
* Oversee IT sourcing, vendor governance, contract lifecycle management, and asset lifecycle processes.
* Ensure effective governance, compliance, and financial control across all IT suppliers, contracts, and assets globally.
* Provide leadership and alignment across key functions including IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Security.
Requirements
* Demonstrated experience in IT procurement and commercial management across hardware, software, cloud, and managed services.
* Strong supplier management and relationship-building capabilities.
* Experience managing IT asset lifecycles and working with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow or similar tools).
* Proven negotiation skills with strong financial and analytical acumen, including cost optimization and spend analysis.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Track record of improving procurement or supplier governance processes.
* Experience working in complex, global, or multi-vendor environments.
* Degree in IT, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent).
* Familiarity with procurement or contract management systems.
* Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach.