IT Procurement Manager - £85K

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd in London is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to shape IT Sourcing and Category strategies across Software, Cloud & SaaS and IT Professional Services. You will drive cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management, working with senior stakeholders and suppliers on complex deals.

The role involves leading RFPs, renewals, negotiations, managing key suppliers, and producing clear deal summaries, with a fast learning curve in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing IT Software/SaaS and/or IT Professional Services in a corporate environment.
• Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing strategies.
• Experience with contracts and commercial levers.

Responsibilities

• Leading and 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.

Skills

IT software SaaS sourcing

IT Professional Services sourcing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

IT Procurement Manager

Salary: Up to £85K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Central London (hybrid) - 3 Days p/w in office.

This is your chance to step into a high-impact IT Procurement role within a successful, dynamic organisation experiencing rapid growth. They are building something exciting - and looking for energetic, confident procurement professionals who want to make their mark.

The Opportunity:

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

• Software, Cloud & SaaS
• IT Professional Services

You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management, while developing your reputation as a trusted commercial advisor. Think complex deals, visible outcomes, and real responsibility-not a back-office role.

The Role:

To support the delivery of IT Sourcing and Category strategies primarily across IT Professional Services and Software, Cloud and SaaS by 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.

You’ll bring:

• Experience sourcing IT Software/SaaS and/or IT Professional Services in a corporate or blue-chip 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 global, collaborative team

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

Why Join?

• Values commercial thinking, innovation, and ownership
• Empowers people to challenge, influence, and lead
• Invests in developing procurement capability for the long term
• Works across UK, Europe, and the US on high-profile IT deals

This is a place where early-career professionals grow quickly by working on meaningful projects with senior stakeholders.

If you're hungry to grow, confident in your commercial skills, and excited by IT sourcing - this is your move.

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