IT Senior Procurement Specialist

British Red Cross; Greater London, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking an IT Senior Procurement Specialist to manage and deliver end-to-end procurement strategies, ensuring value for money, savings, and efficiencies. The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience and preferably CIPS membership. Responsibilities include leading sourcing projects and stakeholder management. This role offers a hybrid work model, 36 days annual leave, and other extensive benefits.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working

Comprehensive learning opportunities

Mental health and wellbeing assistance

Cycle2Work scheme

Interest-free commuting loan

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent by experience) with membership (or working towards one) of CIPS.
• Experience of managing large value categories and procurement contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading sourcing projects.
• Stakeholder management and market analysis.
• Providing expert advice on procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Membership or working towards CIPS

Job description

IT Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: UK flexible (Hybrid - Paisley or London)

Salary: £44,102 Per Annum based on 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

Are you a procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic procurement projects? Do you have experience in developing and proactively delivering end-to-end procurement processes?

As an IT Senior Procurement Specialist, you will manage and deliver end-to-end procurement strategies in a capable, thorough and professional manner. The goal is to achieve the business targets and mitigate risk whilst ensuring value for money, savings and efficiencies. You will focus on regular communication with stakeholders, strategy development, project management, reporting management information and all activities related to the tender to contract process.

What does a typical day for a Senior Procurement Specialist look like? You'll be:

• Developing and leading assigned sourcing projects.
• Stakeholder management, market analysis, supplier & spend management.
• Providing expert advice on end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Engaging in category strategy definition & implementation to help achieve best value for British Red Cross.

What do you need to be a successful Senior Procurement Specialist?

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent by experience) with membership (or working towards one) of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to collect, manipulate, and deliver data for insightful management information.
• Experience of negotiating, awarding and managing contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, with knowledge of relevant markets, products and services.
• Experience in HR services and IT and Telecoms highly desirable.
• Developing and leading assigned sourcing strategies.
• Experience in managing large value categories.
• Ability to manage suppliers across a large supply base, with strong stakeholder management skills.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 16th December.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest‑free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world’s emergency responders.