IT Procurement Manager

IT Procurement Manager

Location: London (3 days per week onsite)

Salary: £80,000

A leading global organisation is establishing a new, high-impact Procurement function and is seeking an experienced Technology Procurement / Category Manager to join the team. This role will oversee approximately $140m in global third-party spend, with a primary focus on IT and Telecoms categories. It's an exciting chance to influence strategy, shape procurement practices, and drive value in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead sourcing and purchasing activities across technology categories, develop forward-thinking procurement strategies, and ensure the organisation secures high-quality goods and services at competitive prices while maintaining compliance and managing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify, assess, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal commercial outcomes; build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and service continuity.
• Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives, ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.
• Cost Management: Analyse category spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value optimisation without compromising quality.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with internal teams to understand requirements and support their needs through effective procurement processes.
• Risk & Compliance: Evaluate and mitigate procurement-related risks, including ethical, sustainability, and operational considerations.
• Reporting & Insights: Produce category and performance reports; use data-driven insights to support decisions and improve procurement effectiveness.

Capabilities & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Procurement / Category Management within a global, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong background in Technology category management, including market insight, supplier trends, and pricing strategies.
• Proven success developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost and performance improvements.
• Deep understanding of purchasing fundamentals, negotiation, and contracting best practices.
• Experience with ERP / procurement systems and working with global supplier networks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree and/or MCIPS (or working towards) preferred.