IT Senior Procurement Specialist

British Red Cross; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 6% contribution

Flexible working

Access to mental health support

Cycle2Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking an experienced IT Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the procurement process across diverse IT categories. You'll develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement delivers savings and efficiencies. The role requires a degree-level qualification and experience in contract management. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing suppliers across a large supply base.
• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement strategies and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle from strategy to contract award.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Deliver procurement strategies that drive savings and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

Degree level qualification (CIPS membership preferred)

Job description

Location: UK flexible (Hybrid - Paisley or London)

Salary: £37,000 - £44,000 Per Annum based on 35 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Are you a driven procurement professional with a passion for delivering high‑impact strategic projects? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can shape procurement strategy and influence key business decisions?

We’re looking for an IT Senior Procurement Specialist to lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activities across a diverse range of IT categories. In this role, you’ll take ownership of strategic sourcing initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure value for money, mitigate risk, and deliver long‑term business benefits.

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

• Leading the full procurement lifecycle from strategy development through tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs and influence decision‑making
• Delivering procurement strategies that drive savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting to ensure successful delivery
• Providing high‑quality management information and insight throughout the tender‑to‑contract process

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 delivering end‑to‑end procurement strategies and projects within IT categories
• 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? Please click on the 'apply' button and be sure to complete the additional application questions (under additional information) as this is an important part of our screening process.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

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