Senior IT Procurement Lead | Governance & Sourcing

TieTalent; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based organisation in the financial sector is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to lead IT procurement activities in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role entails managing the sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts, ensuring commercial value and strong governance. Candidates should have advanced procurement experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of software licensing models. The salary range is £60,000 - £70,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT procurement activities.
• Understanding of IT contracts and governance.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement activity and manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement aligns with organisational values and quality requirements.
• Drive governance and embed best practices.

Skills

Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experience

Understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, perpetual, subscription, cloud)

Experience with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiation

Familiar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance

Proven experience managing key suppliers and mitigating risks

Experience in ensuring contracted SLAs and KPIs are met

Knowledge of the Microsoft tech stack

Strong communication abilities

Job description

A UK-based organisation in the financial sector is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to lead IT procurement activities in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role entails managing the sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts, ensuring commercial value and strong governance. Candidates should have advanced procurement experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of software licensing models. The salary range is £60,000 - £70,000, plus benefits.