Senior Tech Procurement Lead: SaaS, Cloud & IT Services

System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

System C is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud and IT services. You will partner with spend owners to shape requirements, run market engagement and deliver compliant, value-driven outcomes.

Reporting to Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will manage a pipeline of contracts and renewals, apply Delegation of Authority, and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Solid experience owning end-to-end procurement and negotiation, with technology, SaaS or services experience strongly preferred.
• A track record of delivering commercial value through renewals and competitive sourcing.
• Confidence working with pricing models such as licensing, SaaS and consumption-based pricing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and present clear recommendations.
• A detail-focused, process-driven approach and confidence using Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across renewals and new deals, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.
• Partnering with spend owners to shape requirements, engage the market and ensure Procurement is involved at the right stage.
• Leading commercial negotiations alongside Legal, covering pricing models, renewals, contractual obligations and exit arrangements.
• Managing a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals, prioritising work and keeping activity on track.
• Applying Delegation of Authority and ensuring third-party spend over 25k is reviewed for pricing, governance and compliance.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies, controls and governance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalisation and process improvement.
• Supporting effective supplier performance management through proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.
• Working with Compliance to identify and manage supplier risk, including information security, data protection, financial stability and business continuity.
• Supporting sustainable, ethical and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Pricing models

Microsoft 365 / P2P

Job description

System C is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud and IT services. You will partner with spend owners to shape requirements, run market engagement and deliver compliant, value-driven outcomes.

Reporting to Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will manage a pipeline of contracts and renewals, apply Delegation of Authority, and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and risk controls.