IT Procurement Lead — Remote and Strategic Sourcing

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work allowance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible remote arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Officer specializing in IT hardware, software and services. You will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to purchase orders and performance tracking in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role includes remote work with flexible arrangements within the UK, offering opportunities to optimize technology investments and support business growth through strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in IT, CS, business or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in IT procurement focused on hardware, software and services.
• Proven negotiation experience with technology vendors.
• Understanding of licensing, cloud agreements, and procurement principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure IT hardware, software licenses, cloud services, and IT consulting engagements.
• Develop and implement IT procurement strategies aligned with roadmaps and business needs.
• Evaluate and select IT vendors based on capabilities, pricing, support and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and SLAs with IT suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, from vendor selection to delivery and deployment.
• Track IT asset inventory and lifecycle including renewals and decommissioning.
• Monitor market trends, technologies, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with IT, finance and legal to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize IT spending through strategic sourcing.
• Maintain procurement records and generate reports.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cloud licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Procurement software

IT asset management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Officer specializing in IT hardware, software and services. You will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to purchase orders and performance tracking in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role includes remote work with flexible arrangements within the UK, offering opportunities to optimize technology investments and support business growth through strategic sourcing.