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Job Description

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) .

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