IT Procurement Specialist - £50,000 to £60,000

1st Executive Ltd; South Norfolk; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large pet care group is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage procurement projects and contribute to the operational efficiency of over 500 practices across the UK. The role involves building supplier relationships and negotiating contracts. Ideal candidates should have procurement experience, strong interpersonal skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a salary between £50,000 to £60,000 and a hybrid working model with occasional office presence in South Norfolk.

Benefits

Up to 6% matched pension

Generous staff discount on pet care products

Qualifications

• Good Procurement experience, preferably in IT category.
• Experience with tendering, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement projects across various categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Run end-to-end tender processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Stay updated with procurement trends and market innovations.

Skills

Procurement experience

End-to-end procurement process

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-08-31

Startdate:

ASAP

IT Procurement Specialist

Role: IT Procurement Specialist

Client: Large Pet Care Group

Location: Hybrid working and in South-Norfolk 2 days per week

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits (including up to 6% matched pension and generous staff discount on pet care and products)

This is an opportunity to join a large pet care group, who aren't just passionate about animals - they're driven by the people and systems that help care for them.

As IT Procurement Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering smart, value-driven solutions that support over 500 practices across the UK and beyond. If you thrive on building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and making every pound count, while contributing to the well-being of pets and their owners, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IT procurement projects across hardware, software, telecoms, and services
• Collaborate with senior, internal stakeholders to understand IT Procurement needs and translate into actions.
• Run full, end-to-end tender processes
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, and renewal schedules
• Stay up to date with IT procurement trends, licensing models, and market innovations

What You'll Need:

• Good Procurement experience, with some experience in the IT category
• End-to-end experience, including tendering, negotiation, and supplier management
• Good interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management and negotiation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]