IT Procurement Manager
Salary: Up to £80K + Excellent Benefits
Location: Leeds or Bradford office locations available- hybrid working, 3 Days p/w in office.
A high-impact IT Procurement role within a successful regulated organisation.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, you'll support and help shape IT Sourcing and Category strategies
You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, commercial value, growth aspirations and 2030 roadmap and risk management, while developing your reputation as a trusted commercial advisor. Think complex deals, visible outcomes, and real responsibility.
The Role:
To support the delivery of IT Sourcing and IT Category strategies to modernize the IT estate with further focus on budget and cost management. Driving cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management. The role partners with key stakeholders to lead and support sourcing initiatives, manage strategic suppliers, deliver complex deals and negotiations, and provide trusted commercial advice, contributing to the ongoing development and effectiveness of the IT Sourcing function. You'll regularly engage with senior internal stakeholders and supplier leadership-great exposure and a fast learning curve.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be hands-on from day one, including:
- Supporting IT category and sub-category strategy development
- Leading and supporting RFPs, renewals, and negotiations (including complex deals)
- Managing relationships and performance for key strategic suppliers
- Influencing sourcing decisions across the business
- Producing clear, impactful deal summaries and recommendations
- Analysing IT spend, cost drivers, and savings opportunities
- Helping evolve and strengthen the IT Sourcing function
About You:
This role suits someone who's already built solid foundations and is ready for the next step within a regulated environment.
You'll bring:
- Experience sourcing IT in a regulated environment
- Strong commercial instincts, problem-solving skills and negotiation skills
- Confidence working with contracts, terms, and commercial levers
- The ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing strategies
- A proactive, self-starting mindset, comfortable working with autonomy in a collaborative team
You're analytical, articulate, and comfortable juggling multiple projects while keeping quality high.
*** applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK RTW***
Startdate: ASAP
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