IT Procurement Manager (REMOTE/£65K)

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a fast-growing professional services business seeking an IT Procurement Manager. This remote role offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, allowing you to take ownership of all IT spend while collaborating with key stakeholders. You'll develop category strategies, monitor supplier performance, and ensure cost efficiency. If you have a strong background in procurement and a knack for negotiation, this role is designed for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of a leading firm in the industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in large, complex, multi-site businesses.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee category strategies for IT procurement.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders for buy-in.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Procurement

Category Management

Education

MCIPS Qualification

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IT Procurement Manager (REMOTE/£65K), Ashton-under-Lyne

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Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

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Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

IT Procurement Manager | £45,000 to £65,000 | Bonus | Full Benefits Package | This is a REMOTE & Homebased role with occasional visits | Leading Professional Services Business

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing professional services business that has scoped out its first IT Procurement Manager role.

You'll report to the Group Head of Procurement, who is building out the function in line with business growth, taking ownership of all IT spend. Although this is a remote, home-based role, the company has multiple offices across the UK if you prefer to work from an office sometimes.

Role and responsibilities:

• Create relevant category strategies, oversee their delivery, and achieve year-on-year savings
• Develop category plans and strategies to ensure alignment across the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
• Support the development of category strategies with a clear and prioritized pipeline of sourcing projects
• Engage, manage, and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilizing strong market knowledge
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of supplier performance
• Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback
• Act as a procurement role model by embodying company values, delivering high standards, and promoting procurement through relationships
• Ensure strategic projects are delivered effectively and that the business receives the best service in line with cost efficiency

Experience and requirements:

• Experience working for a large, complex, and multi-site business
• Category experience in IT and Technology
• Ability to engage, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders up to Director level+
• Strong stakeholder management skills, adaptable to different relationship types, levels, and maturity
• Analytical mindset with strong communication skills to present ideas effectively
• Experience working in a large, cross-functional procurement team
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential