Procurement Manager - IT

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.