Procurement Manager - IT Categories (Public Sector)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
Location: Remote (must be based in the UK to be considered)
Salary: Up to £75,000 plus benefits

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its Group Procurement function, taking ownership of IT category spend across a complex, regulated public sector environment.

This is a strategic, business-partnering role where you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, develop category strategies, and drive value across a diverse portfolio of technology suppliers and contracts.

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering IT procurement strategy while working closely with senior technology and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering IT category strategies aligned to commercial and organisational objectives
• Managing end-to-end sourcing activity, including tenders, negotiations and contract awards
• Acting as a trusted procurement business partner to senior IT and technology stakeholders
• Driving cost optimisation, value creation and risk mitigation across IT suppliers
• Managing supplier performance, governance and full contract life cycle activity
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards and regulatory frameworks

You will bring strong experience operating at a strategic level within IT procurement.

Essential experience includes:

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Category Manager within IT procurement
• Strong knowledge across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud, infrastructure and services
• Demonstrable experience of strategic sourcing, complex negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Experience working within large, matrixed and/or regulated organisations
• Confidence engaging, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders

• Ownership of a high-profile IT category portfolio with genuine scope to shape strategy
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible, remote working and a competitive benefits package

If you are an IT procurement professional looking for a strategic, value-led role within a regulated public sector environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible and impactful position.