IT Procurement Specialist

The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Greater London is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist. This role involves managing high-value procurement activities, ensuring ethical standards are maintained, and securing suppliers for diverse organizational needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in IT procurement, strong stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to ethical practices. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity within a dynamic team at the Territorial Headquarters in London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT procurement with complex negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills necessary for this role.
• Commitment to ethical procurement standards in all activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive IT and digital procurement services.
• Manage supplier relationships and complex negotiations for favorable terms.
• Execute cost reduction and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Develop business cases and governance papers, presenting to senior stakeholders when required.
• Execute assigned savings programmes, drive cost reduction and supplier improvement initiatives for best value.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and complex negotiations to secure favourable terms.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Ethical procurement

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Cost savings

Job description

IT Procurement Specialist

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional procurement solutions in the IT and digital sector? The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to manage complex and high-value procurement activities and tender projects for our General Indirect category. This role is pivotal in ensuring value for money, maintaining ethical procurement standards, and securing fit‑for‑purpose suppliers and contracts to support the diverse needs of our organisation.

Reporting to the General Indirect Category Manager and accountable to the Head of Procurement, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to upholding the reputation of The Salvation Army through diligent and responsible procurement practices.

• Deliver comprehensive IT and digital procurement services, leading high‑value tenders for optimal value.
• Uphold ethical supplier management and safeguard reputation through strong contract oversight.
• Assess commercial drivers within the portfolio, challenging procurement processes as needed.
• Develop business cases and governance papers, presenting to senior stakeholders when required.
• Execute assigned savings programmes, drive cost reduction and supplier improvement initiatives for best value.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and complex negotiations to secure favourable terms.

If you have a proven track record in IT procurement, strong stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to ethical standards, we would love to hear from you.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Information Technology

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations