Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Role can be based from any of our Manchester, Leeds or Reading locations (Remote working available)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience + benefits

About BCN: At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly. We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to its full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions. Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive. We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation. Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication, we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today.

Focus of the role: As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be at the forefront of shaping and managing strategic supplier relationships that drive commercial success, operational efficiency, and service excellence. This role bridges procurement, sales enablement, and product lifecycle management—ensuring vendor partnerships are aligned with business goals and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supplier Management

• Serve as the primary liaison for key suppliers, managing escalations, negotiations, and long-term collaboration.
• Monitor vendor performance using KPIs and scorecards; lead formal reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews to align on objectives, resolve issues, and identify growth opportunities.
• Partner with Risk and Compliance to ensure supplier engagements meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Negotiate pricing structures, rebates, and promotional terms to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Manage deal registrations and special bid pricing to support competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with Sales to shape pricing strategies and margin analysis for proposals and bids.
• Ensure all commercial decisions are aligned with contractual obligations and compliance frameworks.
• Maintain deep knowledge of vendor offerings, roadmaps, and service capabilities.
• Oversee product lifecycle transitions, including end-of-life (EOL) planning and upgrade strategies.
• Ensure product documentation, certifications, and training materials are current and accessible.

• Manage vendor accreditation programs and ensure the business retains required certifications.
• Coordinate with Risk and Compliance to align vendor programs with internal policies and external regulations.
• Organize training and knowledge-sharing sessions to build internal capability.

• Track vendor product lifecycle status and proactively manage EOL transitions.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities during product transitions.
• Ensure EOL plans are executed in line with contractual and compliance requirements.

• Deliver regular updates to leadership on vendor performance, commercial metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate vendor changes, product updates, and compliance requirements clearly across the business.
• Align all reporting with internal governance and risk frameworks.

Person, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in vendor or partner management within IT services or technology.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen with a focus on value creation.
• Experience managing supplier scorecards, compliance frameworks, and accreditation programs.
• Familiarity with IT product lifecycles, including EOL transitions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with risk and compliance teams is highly desirable.

Why BCN?

• The opportunity to shape your own future with industry leading training and development, with access to our BCN Academy.
• Competitive salary with the ability to progress.
• 23-days holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday and the option to buy more!
• Company pension scheme.
• 2 paid leave days per year to volunteer and support your local community – if it matters to you it matters to us.
• Health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting bereavement, financial, health and wellbeing, and much more.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, home and tech scheme, and retail discounts.
• Balancing work, life, and fitness can be challenging, so we offer a free on-site gym at our Manchester and Leeds locations to make it easier to stay active.
• Long service recognition to celebrate all the milestones.
• Beer (or soft drinks) and Pizza Fridays, dress down every day, social events such as Summer BBQ, Christmas party and lots more!