Senior IT Procurement Manager

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

Overview

We are representing a UK-based organisation in the financial sector that are market leaders with an excellent reputation as a place of work. They are looking for a Senior IT Procurement Manager for TieTalent. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and support a newly centralised procurement function. You will lead IT procurement activity, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong governance, drive commercial value, and deliver the IT procurement strategy. You will manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts, ensuring value, quality, and alignment with organisational values, and help embed best practices across the organisation, standardising procurement processes.

Details

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
• Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid - 2 days on site
• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement activity and manage the full sourcing and supplier lifecycle for IT contracts
• Ensure value, quality, and alignment with organisational values
• Drive governance and embed best practices across the organisation
• Standardise procurement processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Qualifications

• Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experience
• Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements
• Experience with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiation
• Familiar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT services
• Proven experience identifying and managing key suppliers, mitigating risks, understanding market trends and monitoring supplier performance
• Experience in ensuring contracted SLAs and KPIs are met
• Knowledge of the Microsoft tech stack, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levels

How to apply

If this role sounds of interest, please apply