Senior Procurement Category Manager (IT)

London Gatwick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Free staff parking

Discounted rail travel

Share matching

Job summary

London Gatwick is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager – IT to shape technology procurement across the airport, developing strategies that deliver operational excellence and value while ensuring robust supplier performance.

You will work with Technology, Cyber, and Digital stakeholders, guiding governance and complex negotiations to support Gatwick's technology roadmap and transformation.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualification or working towards, or equivalent procurement experience.
• Significant IT and/or Cyber procurement experience in large or complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of commercial models including SaaS, cloud, managed services, licensing, and cyber solutions.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology procurements and leading commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, and service delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience driving change within complex or decentralised organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own IT & Cyber category strategies aligned to Gatwick's business and technology objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across complex, high-value IT and Cyber categories.
• Provide expert commercial support to Technology, Cyber, Digital, and wider business stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology procurement including market engagement, sourcing, negotiation, and mobilisation.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and operational needs.
• Lead supplier relationship management, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to Gatwick governance, policies, and financial controls.
• Proactively manage commercial, operational, cyber, and supply-chain risk across IT & Cyber categories.

Skills

IT procurement

Cyber procurement

SaaS & Cloud

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Senior Procurement Category Manager – IT

Circa £75,000, £4,750 flex allowance, up to 20% discretionary bonus + benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick.Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

The Senior Category Manager – IT & Cyber will shape technology procurement across the airport, developing strategies that support operational excellence, drive value, and ensure robust supplier performance. Working closely with stakeholders across Technology, Cyber, and Digital, the role acts as a trusted commercial advisor, supporting Gatwick's transformation and long-term technology roadmap.

What will you do?

• Develop and own IT & Cyber category strategies aligned to Gatwick's business and technology objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across complex, high-value IT and Cyber categories.
• Provide expert commercial support to Technology, Cyber, Digital, and wider business stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology procurement including market engagement, sourcing, negotiation, and mobilisation.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts ensuring alignment with risk, compliance, and operational needs.
• Lead supplier relationship management, driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement activity adheres to Gatwick governance, policies, and financial controls.
• Proactively manage commercial, operational, cyber, and supply-chain risk across IT & Cyber categories.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Degree-level education in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualified or working towards, or equivalent professional procurement experience.
• Significant experience in IT and/or Cyber procurement within large or complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of commercial models including SaaS, cloud, managed services, licensing, and cyber solutions.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology procurements and leading commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, and service delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience driving change within complex or decentralised organisations.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:

• A discretionary annual bonus,
• Free staff parking,
• Discounted rail travel to work,
• Share matching scheme and more.

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

At London Gatwick, we value honest and open conversations and want to get to know the real you.

AI tools can be helpful when preparing your application or getting ready for interviews, but it's important that what you share reflects your own experience, skills and thinking.

Use of AI-generated content during the recruitment process may not give an accurate picture of your abilities and could impact our assessment.

Our process is designed to understand how you would perform in the role and the perspective you would bring.

If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick