At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a £50m+ IT spend portfolio.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest logistics businesses with a focus on technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, private medical insurance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving major transformation projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology in a high-profile role with significant impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced IT Procurement leader looking to take ownership of a significant technology spend portfolio within one of the UK's largest and most recognised logistics businesses? We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the strategic sourcing, supplier management and category development of a £50m+ IT and Technology spend portfolio, supporting a business undergoing continual investment, transformation and growth.
This is a high-profile role operating across IT Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware, Professional Services and wider Technology Services, partnering directly with senior stakeholders to influence business-critical procurement decisions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Procurement leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that drive commercial value, supplier performance, innovation and long-term business improvement. You’ll work across major transformation projects, lead complex sourcing initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape of a business operating at significant scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement category strategies across IT Products & Services
- Manage a technology spend portfolio exceeding £50m annually
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, negotiation and contract award
- Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation and supplier performance improvements
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance
- Support major business transformation and technology programmes
- Drive procurement governance, compliance and best practice
- Lead and develop members of the IT Commercial team
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience within IT Procurement, Technology Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
- Strong knowledge across multiple technology categories including Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware and Professional Services
- Proven track record delivering complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations
- Experience managing large supplier portfolios and strategic vendor relationships
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level
- Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing complex financial and contractual data
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification would be advantageous
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where procurement is viewed as a strategic business function rather than a transactional support service. You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-wide technology transformation projects, senior leadership stakeholders, international sourcing initiatives and a highly visible spend portfolio, all while being part of a business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and future growth.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.
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