IT Procurement Manager - Global Role - £30m IT Spend

up to £90k - (12 month FTC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of a £30m global IT procurement spend. Reporting into the Head of Procurement (Indirect), this 12-month FTC will be instrumental in bringing control and visibility to IT procurement while embedding a strategic, value-driven approach.

Key Deliverables - First 12 Months

First 6 months - Establish control and visibility, assessing contracts, spend, and supplier relationships.
Second 6 months - Consolidate, embed and drive strategy forward, ensuring long-term efficiencies and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise IT procurement across software, hardware, telecoms, cloud and IT services
• Develop and execute a global IT procurement framework, focusing on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing and service delivery.
• Take a pragmatic, flexible approach-knowing when to apply controls and when to be agile.
• Confidently engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite and executives.
• Lead contract negotiations to drive best-in-class commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and IT asset management best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Deep knowledge of the IT software asset market, including products, resellers and distribution channels.
• A solutions-focused, can-do attitude, with the ability to navigate complexity and deliver results.
• A pragmatic and adaptable approach-knowing when to take a light touch and when to enforce controls.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with a track record of driving value.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing executives and C-suite stakeholders.
• Experience in global procurement environments, ideally managing multimillion-pound spend.

What's in it for You?

• A high-impact role with ownership over £30m in IT procurement spend.
• The opportunity to shape and drive IT procurement strategy on a global scale.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise and leadership will be highly visible.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for long-term career opportunities.

To apply for this role please send your CV ASAP