£65,000-£75,000
Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware
Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies
Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements
Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives
Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers
Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals
Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning
Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities
Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy
Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years' experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc
Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions
Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware
Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience
Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable Skills
Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors
Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement
Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models
Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP
Package
Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme
Enhanced pension contribution
Private medical and dental options
Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support
Onsite gym facilities
Regular social and reward events