IT Procurement Manager - £80K

1st Executive Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3 days in office

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd. is seeking an IT Procurement Manager in the Leeds/Bradford area. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office, and focuses on shaping IT sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers and delivering cost efficiencies.

You will work with stakeholders to drive commercial value, negotiate complex deals, and strengthen IT governance. A regulated environment experience and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement within a regulated environment.
• Strong commercial instincts, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with contracts, terms and commercial levers.

Responsibilities

• Support IT category and sub-category strategy development.
• Lead and support RFPs, renewals, and negotiations (including complex deals).
• Manage relationships and performance for key strategic suppliers.
• Influence sourcing decisions across the business.
• Produce clear deal summaries and recommendations.
• Analyse IT spend, cost drivers, and savings opportunities.
• Help evolve and strengthen the IT Sourcing function.

Skills

IT procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

RFPs

Cost analysis

Job description

IT Procurement Manager

Salary: Up to £80K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Leeds or Bradford office locations available- hybrid working, 3 Days p/w in office.

A high-impact IT Procurement role within a successful regulated organisation.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, you'll support and help shape IT Sourcing and Category strategies

You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, commercial value, growth aspirations and 2030 roadmap and risk management, while developing your reputation as a trusted commercial advisor. Think complex deals, visible outcomes, and real responsibility.

The Role:

To support the delivery of IT Sourcing and IT Category strategies to modernize the IT estate with further focus on budget and cost management. Driving cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management. The role partners with key stakeholders to lead and support sourcing initiatives, manage strategic suppliers, deliver complex deals and negotiations, and provide trusted commercial advice, contributing to the ongoing development and effectiveness of the IT Sourcing function. You'll regularly engage with senior internal stakeholders and supplier leadership-great exposure and a fast learning curve.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be hands-on from day one, including:

• Supporting IT category and sub-category strategy development
• Leading and supporting RFPs, renewals, and negotiations (including complex deals)
• Managing relationships and performance for key strategic suppliers
• Influencing sourcing decisions across the business
• Producing clear, impactful deal summaries and recommendations
• Analysing IT spend, cost drivers, and savings opportunities
• Helping evolve and strengthen the IT Sourcing function

About You:

This role suits someone who's already built solid foundations and is ready for the next step within a regulated environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience sourcing IT in a regulated environment
• Strong commercial instincts, problem-solving skills and negotiation skills
• Confidence working with contracts, terms, and commercial levers
• The ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing strategies
• A proactive, self-starting mindset, comfortable working with autonomy in a collaborative team

You're analytical, articulate, and comfortable juggling multiple projects while keeping quality high.

*** applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK RTW***