IT Procurement Functional Specialist

Denholm Associates; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Functional Specialist for a 6-month contract in Portsmouth. In this role, you will source IT Services, Hardware, and Software while focusing on cost efficiency and robust contractual terms. Candidates should have a strong background in IT procurement, especially with Tier 1 technology partners, and solid knowledge of UK procurement legislation. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to drive value through strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, and support renewals.
• Strong track record of working with Tier 1 technology partners.
• Solid knowledge of UK procurement legislation.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to deliver cost savings and improved value through strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Source IT Services, Hardware, Software, and SaaS solutions in compliance with requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies for cost efficiency and risk management.
• Work closely with Category Managers and stakeholders on contracting.
• Lead software and support renewals with strategic plans.
• Support supplier relationship and performance management.
• Drive efficiencies in procurement and sourcing processes.

Skills

IT procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Functional Specialist to join the team on a 6-month assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Services, Hardware, Software (and support renewals), and SaaS (Cloud) in line with internal policies, procedures, and relevant UK procurement legislation. A strong background in working with Tier 1 technology partners will be essential. You'll collaborate with Category Managers and business stakeholders to develop both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies, ensuring cost efficiency and robust contractual terms that mitigate delivery risks. You will also play a key role in supplier relationship and performance management activities, while driving efficiencies across sourcing processes within the wider Procurement and Commercial function. Additionally, you'll take ownership of software and support renewals—developing and delivering Strategic Plans to optimise commercial value, secure savings, and deliver sustainable benefits for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Source IT Services, Hardware, Software, and SaaS solutions in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies that achieve lowest total cost of ownership and effective risk management.
• Work closely with Category Managers and business stakeholders on contracting strategies.
• Lead software and support renewals, delivering strategic plans for value optimisation.
• Support supplier relationship and performance management activities.
• Drive efficiencies and improvements in procurement and sourcing processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, and support renewals.
• Strong track record of working with Tier 1 technology partners.
• Solid knowledge of UK procurement legislation.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to deliver cost savings and improved value through strategic planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.