Procurement Manager - IT & Telecoms

Springer; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global publishing company is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for IT & Telecoms to develop procurement strategies and optimize supplier relationships. This full-time role in London offers a hybrid working pattern and demands strong IT procurement expertise along with effective stakeholder engagement skills. Join our mission to drive innovation and impactful savings within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT procurement with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver organizational value.

Responsibilities

• Support the category strategy for IT & Telecommunications.
• Negotiate contracts and lead sourcing projects.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive technological adoption.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Strategic sourcing

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

MCIPS qualified

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

As the Procurement Manager for IT & Telecoms, you will be an essential part of our global procurement capability with the goal of supporting the business to meet its objectives whilst delivering best value. As the subject matter expert, you will be expected to demonstrate and maintain a detailed understanding of the category, the technologies and the industry sectors upon which it is focused. You will be involved in the promotion of best practice Procurement, the development and enhancement of working practices, and the implementation of market‑leading systems capability, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by delivering substantial savings and organisational alignment across our global business. This position will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager IT and Telecoms across a variety of IT category areas including Software, Hardware, IT Consultancy, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Centre Services, Cyber Security Solutions, Telephony & Communication Services. The position is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis in our London office on a hybrid working pattern.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the category strategy for IT & Telecommunications.
• Negotiate key contracts and lead sourcing projects across IT spend categories.
• Take ownership for management of a small number of strategic supplier relationships to create an environment for collaboration and drive the adoption of new technologies in support of SN's strategic objectives.
• Support the implementation and roll‑out of Purchase Orders and deliver the benefits of spend transparency and efficiency across Indirect Procurement.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and functional business owners to determine sourcing strategies and manage sourcing events.
• Support the move towards a more sustainable and diverse supply chain.

Essential Qualifications

• Solid IT procurement experience, with a successful track record in stakeholder engagement and influencing, sourcing and contracting.
• Strong knowledge and experience of the procurement of IT solutions and services.
• Strong business and commercial background – an experienced negotiator with analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Demonstrated IT Category Management capability and experience.
• Source‑to‑Pay process & technology experience (e.g. SAP Ariba).
• Demonstrated ability of working with cross‑functional teams in a complex, changing environment to identify savings opportunities and deliver value to the organisation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build rapport.
• Well‑versed in Risk management, Business Continuity Planning, Strategic sourcing & SRM and Contract Performance Management.
• Critical thinking and numerical analysis are a must.
• Educated to degree level and/or MCIPS qualified or equivalent experience, Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

Company Information

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology‑enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress - and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.