Strategic IT Procurement Lead | Global Tech Sourcing Hybrid

1st Executive Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for technology & IT services across a global group. You will drive complex sourcing projects, negotiate robust contracts and identify value across the contract lifecycle.

Based in the UK (Milton Keynes) with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on financial planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement. A CIPS qualification and experience in regulated sectors are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology or IT services procurement within a global organisation.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• CIPS qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligned with technology priorities and global colleagues.
• Lead complex sourcing projects and negotiate commercially robust contracts.
• Identify savings and wider value throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build stakeholder relationships and influence sourcing decisions.
• Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality and compliance.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and budget management.

Skills

Technology procurement

IT services procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead category strategies for technology & IT services across a global group. You will drive complex sourcing projects, negotiate robust contracts and identify value across the contract lifecycle.

Based in the UK (Milton Keynes) with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on financial planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement. A CIPS qualification and experience in regulated sectors are advantageous.