Senior IT Procurement Manager

Hydrogen Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 69,300 - 84,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career development opportunities

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior IT Procurement Manager to oversee IT category spend in the public sector. This strategic role requires proven experience in procurement, particularly in IT areas such as software and cloud services. The ideal candidate will engage with senior stakeholders and manage procurement activities while driving value and compliance. Offering flexible remote work and robust career development opportunities, this is a chance to influence high-profile IT procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Category Manager within IT procurement.
• Strong knowledge across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud, infrastructure and services.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic sourcing, complex negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering IT category strategies aligned to commercial and organisational objectives.
• Managing end-to-end sourcing activity, including tenders, negotiations and contract awards.
• Acting as a trusted procurement business partner to senior IT and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior IT Procurement Manager - Must have Public Sector experience

Job Title: Senior IT Procurement Manager

Location: Remote (must be based in the UK to be considered)

Salary: Up to £77,000 plus benefits

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its Group Procurement function, taking ownership of IT category spend across a complex, regulated public sector environment.

This is a strategic, business-partnering role where you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, develop category strategies, and drive value across a diverse portfolio of technology suppliers and contracts.

The Role

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering IT procurement strategy while working closely with senior technology and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering IT category strategies aligned to commercial and organisational objectives
• Managing end-to-end sourcing activity, including tenders, negotiations and contract awards
• Acting as a trusted procurement business partner to senior IT and technology stakeholders
• Driving cost optimisation, value creation and risk mitigation across IT suppliers
• Managing supplier performance, governance and full contract lifecycle activity
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards and regulatory frameworks

About You

You will bring strong experience operating at a strategic level within IT procurement.

Essential experience includes:

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Category Manager within IT procurement
• Strong knowledge across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud, infrastructure and services
• Demonstrable experience of strategic sourcing, complex negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Experience working within large, matrixed and/or regulated organisations
• Confidence engaging, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders

What’s on Offer

• Ownership of a high-profile IT category portfolio with genuine scope to shape strategy
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible, remote working and a competitive benefits package

If you are an IT procurement professional looking for a strategic, value-led role within a regulated public sector environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible and impactful position.