Senior Procurement Manager - IT

Taylor Bolam - Procurement & Supplier Management Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Bolam - Procurement & Supplier Management Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced IT Procurement Manager for an international business. The role focuses on IT procurement across software, infrastructure and professional services, with a strong emphasis on category management and senior stakeholder influence.

The successful candidate will shape category strategy, manage supplier relationships and drive value through effective governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement, including software, infrastructure or professional services.
• Strong category management expertise with strategy development.
• Ability to influence senior IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead IT procurement strategy and category plans.
• Drive supplier selection, governance and performance reviews.
• Influence and engage senior IT stakeholders to deliver cost savings and value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

IT procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Job description

My client, who are an major international company, are looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager within IT.

We are looking for a highly experienced procurement professional who has got a strong track record within IT Procurement ideally software, infrastructure, professional services

Applicants must have strong procurement category management expertise in devising category strategy and managing and influencing senior IT stakeholders. This role is office based 3/4 days per week.

Please note applicants must have full right to work within the UK