IT Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Southampton is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of critical IT suppliers and engage with C-suite stakeholders. This role offers autonomy, strategic responsibilities, and a balanced working culture with flexibility around commitments. Ideal for candidates with around 5 years of experience and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary up to £70,000 and 25 days annual leave included.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Retirement & savings plan

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of IT procurement experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong grasp of software agreements and licensing models.
• Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing critical IT suppliers including software licensing and cloud.
• Leading negotiations and sourcing activity.
• Supporting governance and regulatory alignment.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Software licensing knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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We’re supporting a financial services organisation in hiring an IT Procurement Manager for their Southampton office, a role that offers real ownership, strategic exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with C-suite stakeholders.

With a critical IT supplier base, early-stage strategic projects, and autonomy to run your own portfolio, this is ideal for someone with around 5 years of IT procurement experience who’s ready to step up and shape their future.

Why Apply?

• Autonomy from day one– this is a chance to run your own ship, supported by an experienced Head of Procurement who’s there when needed but happy to let you crack on
• C-suite exposure– you’ll work closely with the COO and other senior leaders across Technology, Risk, Finance, and Legal
• Development-focused environment– ideal for someone looking to stretch themselves, gain group-level visibility, and take on strategic responsibility early
• Balanced working culture– outcomes matter more than hours. There's flexibility around family commitments and day-to-day working patterns

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing critical IT suppliers – including software licensing, cloud, infrastructure
• Leading negotiations and sourcing activity, with support from an Assistant IT Procurement Manager
• Working collaboratively with non-IT Procurement Managers and cross-functional teams across the group
• Supporting governance and regulatory alignment, while helping shape the strategic procurement roadmap

What You’ll Need

• Around 5 years of IT procurement experience, ideally in financial services or another regulated environment
• A strong grasp of software agreements, licensing models, and supplier negotiation
• Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and a proactive, self-directed approach
• The hunger to grow and a long-term mindset – even if this isn’t your forever role, it should be the one that propels you to the next level
• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the Southampton office)
• Life insurance, income protection & critical illness cover
• Retirement & savings plan with flexible investment options
• Supportive, autonomy-led culture with C-suite exposure and clear career progression

If you're ready to step into a visible, impactful procurement role where you won’t be micromanaged — butwillbe supported — we'd love to speak with you.