Senior Procurement Manager - IT

JSS Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking an IT Category Manager to oversee technology spending within the West Midlands. The role involves managing procurement processes, developing procurement strategies, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure business value and compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, experience in IT category management, and hold a CIPS qualification.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Category Management & Strategy Development.
• Proven experience in tenders and complex IT procurement.
• Familiarity with UCR or PCR tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes for complex IT goods and services.
• Develop IT procurement strategies to meet business needs.
• Engage with suppliers to enhance performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Contract management

Project management

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

JSS is currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for a public sector organisation in the West Midlands area.

This is a critical role, taking ownership of the key technology spend area within the business.

The role:

1. Lead the procurement process for IT-related, highly complex, business-critical, and above-threshold goods and services, within a publicly regulated environment, managing all risk, legislative, and regulatory requirements.
2. Implement procurement procedures in line with the organisation’s Procurement strategy, Policy, and processes.
3. Work within a governance framework and adhere to procurement regulations as required.
4. Support the development of IT procurement strategies that support value-for-money objectives, such as supplier consolidation.
5. Develop and maintain a plan of all IT procurement activities to meet business needs, advising on resource needs and options.
6. Coordinate the production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards, and reports.
7. Partner with key stakeholders to understand requirements and customer profiles to match products accordingly.
8. Facilitate the organisation’s relationships with existing and potential IT suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management.
9. Work closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure adherence to contracted terms and maintain strong supplier relationships.
10. Engage proactively with key suppliers to improve performance, resolve service issues, and manage non-conformances.
11. Identify and drive cost-savings, business, and value-added opportunities.
12. Ensure suppliers deliver value by benchmarking and negotiating contract changes.

Your profile:

• Experience in IT Category Management & Strategy Development
• Proven experience in tenders and complex IT procurement competitions
• Strong skills in commercial negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Experience in risk and contract management
• Project management expertise
• Experience with UCR or PCR tenders and familiarity with recent legal interpretations
• CIPS qualification

What’s on offer?

• £60,000-65,000 salary
• Highly competitive benefits package
• Hybrid working

Please apply below or contact me directly at [contact information].