Snr Procurement Manager - IT - £95K

1st Executive Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to spearhead a Greenfield Procurement function. This role is pivotal in enhancing stakeholder relationships and positioning Procurement as a value-add partner. You will be at the forefront of driving commercial value in IT sourcing projects, including Cloud and Software, while supporting the organization's digital transformation. If you have a proven track record in IT Procurement and possess strong influencing skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Procurement and Category Management.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop key stakeholder relationships within the IT community.
• Drive commercial value across critical IT & Technology Procurement projects.

Skills

IT Procurement

Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Literacy

Influencing Skills

Job description

Contact:

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Job ref:

J691695B_1746539106

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-06-05

Startdate:

ASAP

Role: Senior IT Procurement Manager

Salary: Up to £95K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Birmingham (2 days p/w on site)

Are you an IT Procurement Manager with experience in business partnering and delivering complex IT sourcing projects across Cloud, DevOps, ITO, and Software? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a Greenfield Procurement function alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement for a PE-backed Wealth & Investment Management firm.

Role:

Key to your success will be developing key stakeholder relationships within the IT community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. You will be responsible for driving commercial value across a broad range of critical IT & Technology Procurement projects, supporting the organisation's digital journey.

You will need to:

• Be commercially astute, financially literate, and legally competent to negotiate contracts.
• Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CIO and executive management team.
• Be results-driven with a proven track record of achievement and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Be familiar with operating within a regulatory environment.

Experience:

• IT Procurement & Category Management experience.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.
• Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery.
• Gravitas to influence stakeholders at all levels.