Senior IT Procurement Lead: Strategic Sourcing (MCIPS)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to join our Finance Team and shape our technology sourcing strategy. You will lead IT procurement across technology categories, partnering with technology, risk and senior leaders to deliver strong, sustainable commercial outcomes.

The role demands strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and cross‑functional collaboration to drive transformational technology initiatives and value across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior IT procurement experience delivering end‑to‑end sourcing across technology categories.
• Proven ability to lead procurement workstreams within complex IT projects, balancing commercial, operational and risk considerations.
• Successful negotiation of technology contracts delivering sustainable commercial outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Managing IT procurement activities, delivering value through commercial insight and analytical skills.
• Developing sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximise value.
• Leading competitive tendering and supplier evaluations.
• Drafting, negotiating and implementing IT contracts for sustainable outcomes.
• Supporting strategic technology initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Identifying process improvements to improve service efficiency for internal customers.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Risk and the wider business.

Skills

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

MCIPS accreditation

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to join our Finance Team and shape our technology sourcing strategy. You will lead IT procurement across technology categories, partnering with technology, risk and senior leaders to deliver strong, sustainable commercial outcomes.

The role demands strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and cross‑functional collaboration to drive transformational technology initiatives and value across the organisation.