At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement negotiations and optimise contracts for IT suppliers and facilities management.
- Company: Join one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, personal growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and employee resource groups.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving cost savings and improving supplier performance.
- Qualifications: Proven procurement experience in IT and facilities management with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We are AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm that enables organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring.
As a high growth organisation, we offer personal growth opportunities in an environment that empowers you to drive change. Our collaborative, open door culture supports you to perform at your best, with high levels of autonomy and a strong partnership mindset across the organisation.
On behalf of S&W Partners, AMS are looking for an IT Procurement Manager for an initial 3 month contract based in London/North East England. It is an onsite role.
Purpose of the Role:
To deliver commercial value through the negotiation and optimisation of key third-party supplier contracts across IT (Hardware, Software and services), Facilities Management and Indirect categories. The successful candidate will support strategic procurement initiatives, supplier consolidation, contract governance and savings delivery, working closely with operational stakeholders and the S&W team.
As an IT Procurement Manager you will be responsible for:
- Lead procurement and commercial negotiations for key IT suppliers across software, infrastructure, telecoms, managed services, and technology platforms.
- Drive cost savings and contract optimisation by identifying commercial efficiencies, reducing spend, and improving supplier performance.
- Manage contract renewals and negotiation strategies to secure favourable terms and support evolving business needs.
- Support supplier rationalisation and consolidation initiatives to streamline the supply base and improve value delivery.
- Partner with IT leadership to ensure contractual arrangements align with business objectives, acquisition activity, and future growth plans.
- Lead Facilities Management procurement activities, including TFM and specialist FM sourcing, tender evaluations, supplier selection, and delivery of measurable savings while maintaining service quality and compliance.
What we require from the candidate:
- Demonstrated success in delivering procurement savings across IT (hardware, software, and services), Facilities Management, and other indirect spend categories.
- Strong commercial and negotiation expertise managing contracts ranging from £100k to multi-million-pound values.
- In-depth knowledge of key procurement areas, including software licensing, managed services, telecoms, cloud and infrastructure services, facilities management, and property maintenance contracts.
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations, and Facilities functions.
- Highly analytical and commercially focused, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify value, risk, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Working within financial services and FCA-regulated environments is essential.
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
IT Procurement Manager in London employer: All The Top Bananas
At S&W, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters personal growth and empowers employees to drive change. Our collaborative culture, combined with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensures that every team member feels valued and supported in their professional journey. Located in London/North East England, this role as an IT Procurement Manager provides a unique opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and make a significant impact through strategic procurement initiatives.
