Global Procurement Manager - Software

About the Business Join a global, innovation-led organisation operating in over 40 countries and delivering solutions to millions of customers. The business is on a transformation journey, with technology at the heart of its growth. Procurement is a critical enabler of this change, playing a key role in supporting strategic IT initiatives. With c.£5bn in revenue and a strong global footprint, this is a fantastic opportunity to drive best-in-class procurement practices and influence a growing, modern function. The Opportunity I am looking for a hands-on and commercially astute Global Procurement Manager – Software to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management of strategic software suppliers. This role will focus on licensing, cloud agreements, enterprise software solutions, and associated commercial conversations with Tier 1 vendors such as Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, and Adobe. You\’ll work closely with senior IT and transformation stakeholders to shape category strategy, and ensure that supplier agreements are optimised for value, risk, and business alignment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end software procurement activities, including license renewals, new purchases, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting. Manage commercial relationships with Tier 1 software vendors across cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and enterprise platfor…