Procurement Specialist - ICT

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected specialist procurement partner seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage a varied ICT portfolio across public and private sectors. This role involves developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, supporting career progression in strategic sourcing.

Benefits

Pension

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Volunteering Leave

Private healthcare

Purchase up to 10 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in e-Procurement systems.
• Experience with commercial contract drafting.
• Knowledge of public procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and conduct market research.
• Lead bid preparation and evaluate tenders.
• Negotiate contracts for maximum value.

Skills

Relationship-building

Market research

Negotiation

Proficiency in e-Procurement systems

Education

CIPS Membership (preferred)

Job description

Are you a Procurement or Sourcing Professional looking for your next step? Have category experience in the ICT sector?

Look no further.

Working for this well-respected specialist procurement partner as a Procurement Specialist, you'll work end to end on a varied ICT portfolio across both the public and private sector.

Salary - Up to £43,000 Per Annum

Location - Birmingham / Hybrid (2-3 days from home)

Role Type - Permanent / Full Time / 8:30-4:30 (Flexi) / Mon-Fri

Benefits - Pension, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Volunteering Leave, Private healthcare, Purchase up to 10 days annual leave + more...

The Role

You'll develop category strategies, conduct market research, lead bid preparation, evaluate tenders, and negotiate contracts to deliver maximum value.

Working closely with internal teams and suppliers, you'll manage projects from planning to contract launch, ensuring quality outcomes within set timelines.

Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as you'll engage with suppliers and customers at all levels, including executive stakeholders.

You'll also support supplier reviews, assess new technologies, and influence procurement decisions.

Proficiency in e-Procurement systems is essential, as well as commercial contract drafting and tendering. CIPS membership and public procurement knowledge considered an advantage although you can be put through CIPS by us should you wish to!

This is an ideal role for someone eager to progress within strategic sourcing and category management. Apply today.