Principal IT Procurement Consultant

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal IT Procurement Consultant to shape IT procurement practices. This home-based role involves complex engagements across sectors, client advisory, and internal mentoring. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking autonomy and meaningful impact. Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus a package is offered, with opportunities for long-term growth and personal development.

Qualifications

• Deep IT procurement experience, particularly in consulting.
• Experience influencing and improving procurement processes.
• Understanding of client delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement activities.
• Shape internal IT procurement capabilities and frameworks.
• Mentor and develop consultants within the team.

Skills

IT procurement expertise

Consulting experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring capabilities

Job description

Overview

Principal IT Procurement Consultant

High-Performing Procurement Consultancy

Home-Based (England) + Occasional Client Travel

£70,000 - £80,000 + Package

This is the kind of opportunity that tends to resonate most with experienced IT procurement professionals who are not actively looking to move but are increasingly selective about where they invest their time and expertise.

A rapidly growing procurement consultancy is strengthening its senior IT capability and is looking to appoint a Principal IT Procurement Consultant to play a pivotal role in the next phase of its evolution. The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivery, is winning significant new work, and is now investing heavily in senior specialists who can shape both client transformation and internal procurement transformation.

At this level, the role is not about delivery alone. The successful individual will act as a trusted IT procurement advisor to clients, while also helping to shape how IT procurement consulting is delivered internally. This includes contributing to proposition development, mentoring consultants, improving tools and frameworks, and influencing how the organisation evolves its IT procurement offering.

The role operates on a home-based contract, with flexibility to be based anywhere in England, making it ideal for senior professionals who value autonomy and balance alongside meaningful work.

What the role offers

• Acting as a senior IT procurement subject matter expert across complex client engagements both in the public and private sectors
• Leading end-to-end IT procurement activity across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure and services
• Supporting large-scale IT procurement transformation programmes for public and private sector clients
• Playing a key role in shaping internal IT procurement capability, frameworks and ways of working
• Mentoring and developing consultants as the practice continues to grow
• Supporting long-term growth through thought leadership and client relationships

This opportunity will suit someone who

• Has deep IT procurement experience and credibility as a subject matter expert
• Has worked in a consulting or advisory environment and understands client delivery
• Enjoys influencing, shaping and improving how procurement is done, not just delivering projects
• Is motivated by long-term progression rather than short-term moves
• Wants a role with autonomy, visibility and the chance to make a lasting impact

Why now

The organisation is at a particularly strong point in its growth journey. Client demand is high, the IT procurement practice is expanding, and there is a genuine opportunity for senior individuals to help shape what the function looks like in the years ahead. Progression is clear, supported and based on contribution rather than tenure.

For IT procurement professionals who want their next move to be purposeful, flexible and future-focused, this is a role worth exploring.

Confidential conversations are welcomed for those who would like to hear more. Please reach out to Devan at [e-mail]