IT Procurement Manager

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid working)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Group IT Procurement Manager to join our team on a parental leave cover basis. This pivotal role will lead the procurement of IT products and services across the Group, focusing on contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing. Reporting to the Group IT - Head of Service Delivery, you will manage a team of five and play a key role in ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and efficient procurement operations.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on:

• Leading contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and ensure compliance.
• Developing and implementing category plans aligned with business goals.
• Managing relationships with top IT vendors, ensuring performance and contractual compliance.
• Supporting architectural sourcing decisions and contractual escalations.
• Evolving procurement templates (e.g., SoWs, RFPs) to protect the organisation.
• Monitoring vendor performance and generating regular procurement reports.
• Staying abreast of IT procurement trends and implementing innovative practices.
• Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to meet procurement needs.

Your previous experience is likely to include:

• Proven experience in IT procurement management.
• Proven expertise in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Experience managing procurement budgets and conducting market analysis.
• A strong track record in ensuring compliance and mitigating procurement risks.
• Experience in inventory management and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in generating detailed procurement reports and spend analysis.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Possess excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be proficient in using ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Hold relevant qualifications, such as CPSM, CPM, CPIM.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and analytical mindset, with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Show high attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Effectively lead procurement initiatives and drive innovation.

Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world.

We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Benefits: You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal.

We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan. We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.