Whitbread Houghton Regis, England, United Kingdom
Whitbread Houghton Regis, England, United Kingdom
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IT Procurement ManagerLocation: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.Job Type: PermanentSalary: Up to £75,000In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsib...
IT Procurement Manager
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000
In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the sourcing of IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants and Whitbread Group requirements in the UK and Germany.
This is an exciting time get involved, working closely with IT Leadership Team following a recent global technology transformation. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation and coordination to ensure that Whitbread has strong contracts in place. Plus deliver the relevant strategic projects working together with key business functions including hotel & restaurants, commercial, data, cooperate, infrastructure and Germany.
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 20% of base salary
* Healthcare: Bupa plus family
* Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What You’ll Do
* Procurement Strategy -Development, implementation & maintenance of optimal sourcing strategies for all keys spend areas across the portfolio.
* Manage the entire contract life cycle from initial negotiation to contract execution and renewal.
* Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings.
* Tender & Negotiation- Tender management, negotiation, and implementation of supplier agreements
* Supplier Management- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting wider team with supplier performance and review meetings
* Ensure thirst party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks.
* Relationship Management -Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Executives to help align procurement activity with broader business goals and technology initiatives.
* HSSE, Diversity & CSR- Embed HSSE, diversity and CSR strategies throughout the category team’s activities.
What We Are Looking For
* 3 years IS procurement experience.
* Experience of Managing and delivering relevant new contracts and contract renewals.
* Experience of delivering strategic IT delivery projects
* Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements
* Experienced with Information Security, Digital and Commercial Products contract negotiation.
* Demonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categories
If this feels like a role that will challenge and excite you then apply now!
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 83664-4492
Advertised: 09 Jul 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Hospitality
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