IT & Cyber Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Gatwick Airport Limited; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free staff parking

Discounted rail travel

Share matching scheme

Job summary

Gatwick Airport Limited in Crawley is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager – IT. The role shapes technology procurement across the airport, partnering with Technology, Cyber and Digital to deliver value, risk management and supplier performance.

You’ll own IT & Cyber category strategies, lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiates contracts, and manage supplier relationships. The position offers hybrid working (three days in the office, two remote) with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualified or working towards, or equivalent professional procurement experience.
• Significant experience in IT and/or Cyber procurement within large or complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of commercial models including SaaS, cloud, managed services, licensing, and cyber solutions.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology procurements and leading commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, and service delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience driving change within complex or decentralised organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own IT & Cyber category strategies aligned to Gatwick's business and technology objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across complex, high-value IT and Cyber categories.
• Provide expert commercial support to Technology, Cyber, Digital, and wider business stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology procurement including market engagement, sourcing, negotiation, and mobilisation.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and operational needs.
• Lead supplier relationship management, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to Gatwick governance, policies, and financial controls.
• Proactively manage commercial, operational, cyber, and supply-chain risk across IT & Cyber categories.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPS qualification

Job description

Gatwick Airport Limited in Crawley is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager – IT. The role shapes technology procurement across the airport, partnering with Technology, Cyber and Digital to deliver value, risk management and supplier performance.

You’ll own IT & Cyber category strategies, lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiates contracts, and manage supplier relationships. The position offers hybrid working (three days in the office, two remote) with a competitive package.