Global IT Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Contracts

At Arup we’re dedicated to shaping a better world. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years. We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity.

We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

The Opportunity

Join Arup’s global-first procurement team and help shape strategic sourcing across IT categories including software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and infrastructure. You’ll lead sourcing and contracting projects, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with technical, legal, and finance teams to deliver value-driven outcomes. Your work will support our digital strategy, improve performance, reduce risk, and align with Arup’s sustainability and decarbonisation goals. Reporting to the category lead, you’ll drive procurement excellence across global and regional operations—enhancing quality, efficiency, and stakeholder impact.

At Arup, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive collective, doing meaningful work that benefits our members, clients, and communities.

Is This Role Right for You?

You’re an experienced IT procurement professional with a strong track record in negotiating across software, cloud, infrastructure, and hardware. You understand best practices in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management, and can confidently manage risk and deliver measurable value. You bring multi-regional experience, strong commercial acumen, and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you hold a relevant degree and professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS), and you’re passionate about using procurement to drive sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting across IT categories (software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, infrastructure)
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage renewals, performance, and risk
• Collaborate with technical, legal, and finance teams to align deals with strategy
• Conduct vendor due diligence and ensure compliance with data security and GDPR
• Drive sustainable procurement practices to support carbon reduction goals
• Maintain accurate records and report on procurement progress and impact
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence across global and regional teams
• Deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation through strategic procurement
• Use procurement technology to enhance efficiency and value delivery

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact nick.newell@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.