IT Procurement Manager - £70K

1st Executive Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for technology & IT services across a global group. You will drive complex sourcing projects, negotiate robust contracts and identify value across the contract lifecycle.

Based in the UK (Milton Keynes) with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on financial planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement. A CIPS qualification and experience in regulated sectors are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology or IT services procurement within a global organisation.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligned with technology priorities and global colleagues.
• Lead complex sourcing projects and negotiate commercially robust contracts.
• Identify savings and wider value throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build stakeholder relationships and influence sourcing decisions.
• Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality and compliance.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and budget management.

Skills

Technology procurement

IT services procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

£60000 - £70000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Salary: Up to £70,000 + £6,000 car allowance + benefits
Milton Keynes (Hybrid: minimum 12 office days per month)

IT Procurement Manager - Technology & IT Services

The opportunity

• Develop category strategies aligned with technology priorities and global colleagues.
• Lead complex sourcing projects and negotiate commercially robust contracts.
• Identify savings and wider value throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build stakeholder relationships and influence sourcing decisions.
• Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality and compliance.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and budget management.

What you'll bring

Proven Technology or IT Services procurement experience within a global organisation, strong negotiation skills and confidence managing complex contracts. You'll combine commercial judgement with financial insight and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Financial Services or regulated-sector experience is advantageous, as is CIPS qualification.

Why make the move?

A substantial transformation agenda, international exposure and the opportunity to help turn acquisition scale into commercial value. The package includes 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance and a £6,000 annual car allowance.

***Applicants must be based in the UK and hold current and valid UK Right To Work***