Global Procurement Manager - IT Professional Services

ZipRecruiter; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation-led organization seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and vendor management for technology deployment services. This role involves collaborating with senior IT stakeholders and managing supplier relationships to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience in technology and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

High-performing bonus scheme

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible and hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience in technology application deployment.
• Experience managing suppliers like IBM, Cognizant, Accenture.
• Understanding of SLAs, KPIs, and risk profiles related to IT services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for technology services.
• Manage relationships with global IT service providers.
• Own supplier performance management processes.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

About the Business

Join a global, innovation-led organisation operating in over 40 countries and delivering solutions to millions of customers. The business is on a transformation journey, with technology at the heart of its growth. Procurement is a critical enabler of this change, playing a key role in supporting strategic IT initiatives. As the function evolves, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence and drive best-in-class procurement practices. C.£5bn in revenue.

The Opportunity

Looking for a hands-on and experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead on the sourcing, contracting, and vendor management of technology deployment and application management services - across ERP, CRM, HR and other enterprise systems. This role focuses on procuring and managing services to implement, integrate, and support software platforms, including Workday, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, and others, rather than licensing or SaaS negotiations.

You will collaborate closely with senior IT and transformation stakeholders to ensure the successful onboarding and performance management of global delivery partners such as IBM, Cognizant, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Capgemini.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for application deployment and technology services, including RFPs, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding.
• Manage relationships with global IT service providers delivering systems integration, support, and managed services for platforms like Workday, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Microsoft.
• Partner with internal stakeholders in IT, transformation, finance, and operations to shape service requirements, define scope, and align sourcing strategies.
• Own supplier performance management processes, including SLAs, KPIs, risk management, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Ensure contracts accurately define services, deliverables, and risk-sharing mechanisms for long-term application support.
• Monitor the market for innovation opportunities and cost optimisation across the IT services supply base.
• Support procurement process improvements and help scale procurement capabilities within a growing team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong procurement experience in technology application deployment and/or application management services (ERP, CRM, HR systems, etc.).
• Experience working with or managing suppliers such as IBM, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Accenture, Deloitte, or similar.
• Understanding of commercial models, SLAs, KPIs, and risk profiles related to global IT services (distinct from contingent labour or general consultancy).
• Proven ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and strategic insights that deliver measurable value.
• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative mindset, confident communicator, and proactive problem-solver.

Why Apply?

• Join a people-focused, global organisation that invests in its employees.
• Influence and shape procurement activities across critical IT transformation projects.
• Competitive package including a high-performing bonus scheme, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working culture.