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IT Procurement Manager (software)

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England

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

16 days ago

Job summary

Join a leading company as an IT Software Procurement Manager. This hybrid role based in Berkshire involves managing cloud software agreements globally. You'll lead procurement negotiations, drive software service consolidation, and ensure compliance while enjoying a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
20% bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative global team environment
Impact on global procurement transformation

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in IT software procurement on a global scale.
  • Strong understanding of cloud licensing models like Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts with major vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement and negotiation of global cloud software agreements.
  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contracts.
  • Conduct market analysis to maintain competitive pricing.

Skills

IT software procurement
cloud licensing models
data security and regulatory compliance
commercial acumen
strong interpersonal skills
organisational skills
contract negotiation

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable IT Software Procurement Manager to join our global technology procurement team. Based in Berkshire, this role will focus on the procurement and commercial management of cloud-based software agreements at an international level. You will lead the consolidation of cloud services, ensure data security compliance, and negotiate best-in-class supplier agreements that align with our global strategy.

This is a hybrid position, requiring three days per week in our Berkshire office, offering a balance between collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the procurement and commercial negotiation of global cloud software agreements, including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS.
  • Drive consolidation of cloud and software services across the business to reduce complexity and cost.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements for software and cloud services, ensuring alignment with data security, compliance, and business needs.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Legal, InfoSec, and Finance to align procurement activity with strategic objectives.
  • Monitor and manage vendor performance, ensuring service delivery against contractual obligations.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and innovation in sourcing.
  • Support software license audits and ensure ongoing compliance with vendor terms.

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in IT software procurement, ideally with a focus on cloud services on a global scale.
  • Strong understanding of cloud licensing models (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, etc.).
  • Experience with data security and regulatory compliance within procurement agreements.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to drive value through strategic sourcing.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships across a matrix organisation.
  • Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team player in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts with major global software vendors.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package (£70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience) +20% bonus
  • Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the Berkshire office)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A collaborative, high-performing global team environment
  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a global procurement transformation journey

Apply now to be a part of a forward-thinking team driving digital transformation through strategic procurement excellence.

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