IT Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts and manage supplier relationships. The role involves developing category strategies and delivering cost savings. Candidates should have over 7 years of procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in procurement systems. This position offers a dynamic working environment in England.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits that suit your lifestyle

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience in telecoms, service, hardware, or software categories.
• Proven category management skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans and savings initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract renewals.
• Support deployment of Coupa P2P system.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Category management and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in multi-site environments

Education

Degree level education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

P2P systems

Job description

Job Description

IT Procurement Manager

Join Us in Building Better Places and Thriving Communities

We're hiring an Procurement Manager (IT Category) to lead procurement for IT and Technology spend. Reporting to the Category Lead, you will develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives.
• Identify and deliver cost reductions and volume-based discounts.
• Manage contract renewals and maintain the supplier database.
• Lead the Supplier Management Programme, ensuring timely reporting and supplier performance monitoring.
• Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement.

Outcomes:

• Achieve annual savings and cost efficiencies.
• Maintain a KPI-driven, well-managed supply chain.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Establish Mitie as a trusted partner, unlocking joint value with key suppliers.
• Be recognised as the Procurement Subject Matter Expert and ‘go-to' resource.

What You Bring:

• Proven IT procurement experience
• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years' procurement experience in Telecoms, Service, Hardware, or Software categories.
• Proven category management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems.
• MCIPS qualification is desirable.

Join us and help us build better places by delivering innovative procurement solutions that support thriving communities.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.