IT Procurement Manager

A large public-service broadcaster is seeking a IT Procurement Manager to join the team and take ownership of a pipeline of category projects, working in a regulated environment where transparency, value, and governance truly matter.

Ideally you will have IT Procurement experience in one of the following fields - Identity Access Management (IDAM), SaaS, Hardware, Software or Systems Integration.

What you’ll do

As a Commercial Procurement Manager, you will:

Partner & Influence

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across your categories of spend.
• Support and influence annual category planning through data-driven insights, reports and strategic presentations.

Lead Procurement Projects

• Deliver end-to-end procurement projects — on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead junior team members across a defined project pipeline, providing support and guidance.
• Identify risks and escalate appropriately to ensure smooth delivery.

Drive Commercial Strategy

• Analyse market trends and spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with BBC objectives.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to drive innovation and performance improvements.

Governance & Compliance

• Own and navigate approval routes, ensuring compliance with policies and public procurement regulations.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and champion continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of procurement processes in a regulated environment.
• Experience using procurement software and tools.
• Proven track record of delivering cost optimisation and managing supplier/contract performance.
• Ability to work across multiple categories.
• Analytical capability to interpret data and market trends into actionable insights.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and commercial judgment.
• Strong project management skills — able to lead projects from initiation to completion.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly, influence effectively, and engage stakeholders across the organisation.