Procurement Manager

JSS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to own a broad IT category portfolio, leading sourcing, negotiations and supplier management across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware and Cyber Security.

You will partner with IT, Information Security, Finance and Legal to support technology projects and contract renewals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within IT Procurement or Technology Category Management.
• Strong knowledge of Software, SaaS, Cloud Services, Hardware and Cyber Security procurement.
• Experience leading complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts, licensing models and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse IT spend portfolio.
• Develop and implement category strategies for Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware and Cyber Security.
• Partner with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders on projects and renewals.
• Manage competitive tender processes, supplier evaluations and commercial recommendations.
• Negotiate complex IT contracts including licences, SOWs and data processing provisions.
• Drive supplier performance and contract lifecycle management.
• Identify opportunities to optimise supplier relationships, mitigate risk and improve procurement processes.
• Support adoption of AI and tech-enabled procurement tools to enhance efficiency.

Skills

IT Procurement

Technology Category Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Sourcing & Negotiations

Vendor Management

Contract Knowledge

Licensing Models

Cost/Risk Balancing

Education

MCIPS (advantageous)

Job description

We\u2019re partnering with a globally recognised international organisation to recruit an experienced IT Procurement Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function supporting a complex, technology-driven business with significant investment across digital and IT.

You\u2019ll take ownership of a broad IT category portfolio, leading sourcing activity, commercial negotiations and supplier management across Software, SaaS, Cloud Services, Hardware and Cyber Security.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced procurement professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, driving commercial value and delivering procurement projects in a fast-paced environment.

Role

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse IT spend portfolio.
• Develop and implement category strategies for Software, SaaS, Cloud, Hardware and Cyber Security.
• Partner closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to support technology projects and contract renewals.
• Manage competitive tender processes, supplier evaluations and commercial recommendations.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and IT contracts, including licence agreements, Statements of Work and data processing provisions.
• Drive supplier performance, contract lifecycle management and ongoing commercial value.
• Identify opportunities to optimise supplier relationships, mitigate risk and improve procurement processes.
• Support the adoption of AI and technology-enabled procurement tools to enhance team efficiency.

About You

We\u2019re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience within IT Procurement or Technology Category Management.
• Strong knowledge of Software, SaaS, Cloud Services, Hardware and Cyber Security procurement.
• Experience leading complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations.
• A strong understanding of IT contracts, licensing models and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk and business objectives.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects in a fast-paced environment.
• MCIPS (or working towards) is advantageous.