Senior IT Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to head the IT procurement agenda. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish a new procurement function, drive transformation, and engage with senior stakeholders while enjoying a hybrid working model. A competitive benefits package awaits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Proficient in complex contract management and S2P.
• Skilled in managing tenders and driving measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories.
• Create and deliver category strategies to unlock cost savings.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation expertise

Stakeholder management

Supplier engagement

Spend analysis

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28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnered with this highly regarded and globally recognised organisation to recruit a Senior IT Procurement Manager, playing a pivotal role in the creation of a brand-new procurement function. This is a unique and compelling chance to shape procurement from the ground up within a progressive and innovative environment - one of the first key hires in this exciting transformation!

In this newly established role, you will lead the IT procurement agenda, partnering with senior stakeholders to streamline, organise and drive transformation in a role that you can really make your own. You'll play a central part in embedding robust supplier governance while delivering strategic outcomes across IT categories and so will have previous knowledge of SaaS, cloud services, software, and digital technologies / licensing agreements.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories working with key stakeholders
* Create and deliver category strategies to unlock cost savings and drive value
* Manage supplier relationships and oversee contract performance
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk protocols, and governance
* Align procurement strategies with overarching business goals

Candidate Profile
* Demonstrable experience in IT procurement licensing, including knowledge of SaaS and cloud based agreements
* Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
* Skilled at stakeholder management and supplier engagement at senior levels
* Proficient in managing tenders, spend analysis, and driving measurable results - proficient in complex contract management and good S2P experience

Our client offers a competitive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and a flexible hybrid working model (typically two office days per week). This is a rare leadership opportunity to have a lasting impact in a developing area, working within a supportive structure that recognises the value its people bring to the organisation.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.