IT Sourcing Associate — Global Procurement

Chain IQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is seeking a Junior IT Procurement Analyst in London to support IT sourcing activities. You will work with cross-functional teams on software, hardware, IT services, and cloud spends while developing procurement expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and contract support in a global client-facing environment. You will gain exposure to IT licensing, SaaS agreements, and strategic sourcing, with a pathway to build your career within a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
• Progress towards CIPS qualification is desirable.
• 2–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or category support roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to IT categories such as software, hardware, telecoms, cloud services, or IT services is desirable.
• Experience supporting sourcing activities, contract administration, supplier management, or negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of IT sourcing projects of low to medium complexity.
• Drive sourcing processes including RFIs and RFPs with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify opportunities and trends.
• Assist in contract and commercial negotiations under supervision.
• Prepare and review commercial documents, SOWs, and supplier proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements for clients.
• Maintain sourcing documents and governance across Chain IQ processes.
• Support larger initiatives when required and contribute to market intelligence.

Skills

Procurement experience

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPS progress desirable

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Pivot tables

Job description

Chain IQ is seeking a Junior IT Procurement Analyst in London to support IT sourcing activities. You will work with cross-functional teams on software, hardware, IT services, and cloud spends while developing procurement expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and contract support in a global client-facing environment. You will gain exposure to IT licensing, SaaS agreements, and strategic sourcing, with a pathway to build your career within a dynamic, international